2019 MG GS · 1,079 MOT tests
2019 MG GS reliability
2019 MG GSs fail 19.7% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 GS years (1,079 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MG GSs: 21.3%)
- 19.7%
- first-time fail rate (all MG GSs: 21.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 49% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 31,283
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,079
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2% of tests fail here (588% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 MG GS
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.5%
- Tyres6.6%
- Brakes6.5%
- Seat belts and airbags2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp aim set too low 3.43%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 2.41%
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 2.22%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.13%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.04%
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 1.95%
A lit stability control warning means the car's skid protection may not work, so it should be diagnosed promptly.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (11.31%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.57%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.65%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (3.15%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.95%)
Other years
Every MG GS year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 MG GS reliable?
2019 MG GSs fail 19.7% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 GS years (1,079 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 MG GS MOT?
Most often headlamp aim set too low (3.43% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (2.41% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (2.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 MG GS have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 MG GS shows 31,283 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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