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Reliability and problems of MG cars

We have documented 4 engines across 9 generations of 8 models from MG. The one that gives the most problems, according to our risk index, is the BMW M47. The lowest-risk one is the 1.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDI (low risk).

3 recalls and campaigns documented in 2 models. See the MG recalls

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The MG engines that give the most trouble

From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it

  1. 1BMW M47MG ZTMost serious fault:Critical severity79Very high risk
  2. 2Rover K-SeriesMG MGF, TF, ZR, ZS 2001 and ZTMost serious fault:High severity46Moderate risk
  3. 3MG eléctrico (MG4, ZS EV, Marvel R)MG Marvel R, MG4 and ZS IMost serious fault:High severity20Low risk
  4. 41.5 VTi-TECH / T-GDIMG HS and ZS IMost serious fault:Low severity7Low risk

MG models by generation

With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.

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