2022 Mg 3 Exclusive Vti- — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,468 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Mg 3 Exclusive Vti-, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.7% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.4% | 186 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.7% | 127 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.3% | 116 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 38 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 22 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 142 |
| 2 | Wipers | 80 |
| 3 | Washers | 54 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 45 |
| 5 | Daytime running lamps | 44 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 44 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.6% | 785 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.5% | 329 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.4% | 186 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 92 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 37 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 33 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,738 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 705 | 14.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 216 | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 3,249 | 8.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 3 Exclusive Vti-
Before buying a 2022 Mg 3 Exclusive Vti-, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 5.4% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (5.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (3.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Mg 3 Exclusive Vti-s pass their MOT?
91.7% of the 3,468 2022 Mg 3 Exclusive Vti- MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Mg 3 Exclusive Vti-?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by tyres (3.7%).
Does the 2022 3 Exclusive Vti- get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 14.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,468 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.