MG 4 Trophy
From 383 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, seat belt buckle missing and damaged or not functioning as intended. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 16 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 16 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| a lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected | 1 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 94.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended |
| 2022 | 90.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 4 Trophys tested had between 19,867 and 36,153 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,427 median miles, the 4 Trophy has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other MG models
| MG Zs | 81.9% |
| MG 3 | 79.4% |
| MG Zs Exclusive Ev | 89.5% |
| MG Tf | 75% |
| MG Mgf | 72.8% |
Common questions
What is the MG 4 Trophy MOT pass rate?
The MG 4 Trophy has a 92.4% MOT pass rate based on 383 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG 4 Trophy?
The most common MOT failure on the MG 4 Trophy is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a MG 4 Trophy at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG 4 Trophy is 29,427 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,867 and 36,153 miles.
Buying a used 4 Trophy?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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