2016 MG GS · 2,011 MOT tests
2016 MG GS reliability
2016 MG GSs fail 22.3% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 GS years (2,011 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MG GSs: 21.3%)
- 22.3%
- first-time fail rate (all MG GSs: 21.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 48,494
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,011
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 10.8% of tests fail here (104% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 MG GS
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.8%
- Tyres6.8%
- Brakes6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp aim set too low 5.12%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.19%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 2.04%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 1.99%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.69%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
ESC warning lamp shows fault 1.39%
A lit stability control warning means the car's skid protection may not work, so it should be diagnosed promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.28%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.99%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.25%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.97%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.98%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.59%)
Other years
Every MG GS year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 MG GS reliable?
2016 MG GSs fail 22.3% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 GS years (2,011 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 MG GS MOT?
Most often headlamp aim set too low (5.12% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.19% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (2.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 MG GS have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 MG GS shows 48,494 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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