MG · MOT reliability data
MG4
The MG4 is MG's electric hatchback, launched too recently for a meaningful independent MOT pass rate yet.
MG · MOT reliability data
The MG4 is MG's electric hatchback, launched too recently for a meaningful independent MOT pass rate yet.
88.8%
MOT pass rate
Electric hatchback
Segment
Electric
Fuel types available
Source: DS Auto Labs analysis of DVSA's anonymised 2025 MOT test results (Open Government Licence v3.0): 4,394 first-time tests of MG4 cars of all ages (test class 4, cars and light vans). A pass means a clean first-time pass; a car that failed and was repaired at the test station before passing counts as not passed, and aborted tests are excluded. Age is the car's age at the 2025 test.
What to know
In 2025, MG4 cars passed their MOT first time 88.8% of the time, across 4,394 tests. That is 8.0 points above MG's overall brand average of 80.8% and 16.4 points above the national average of 72.4%. With 4,394 tests this is a smaller sample than most models, and it covers mostly newer cars, so treat it as an early indication.
Age explains much of the difference between models. Pass rates fall steeply as cars get older, for every make, so a model with many old cars on the road looks worse than it is, and a recent model looks better. This compares the MG4 with the typical UK car of the same age.
| Car age | MG4 | All UK cars | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | 87.5% | 87.2% | 2,816 |
Allowing for the age mix of the cars tested, a typical UK car would be expected to pass about 89.0% of the time. The MG4 passed at 88.8%, which is in line with that expected rate.
A model average says little about one particular car, so check its own MOT history for repeated advisories, past failures and mileage.
This section covers the MG4 EV hatchback launched in the UK in 2022. The smaller MG4 EV Urban that followed in 2026 is a different car and is not covered.
Explained in plain English: engines, EV batteries, gearboxes.
| Version | Battery | Official range | Max DC charging |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range | 50.8 kWh | 218 miles | up to 117 kW |
| Long Range | 61.7 kWh | 281 miles | up to 135 kW |
| Extended Range (from 2023) | 77 kWh | 323 miles | slightly higher |
| XPower AWD (from 2023) | not stated | 238 miles | slightly higher |
What Car? quotes 10 to 80% charging in under 40 minutes for Standard Range and roughly 35 minutes for Long Range, in ideal conditions. Real-world speeds depend on the charger, temperature and battery state.
Explained in plain English: driver aids, Euro NCAP ratings.
Explained in plain English: infotainment.
Look up any car's open recalls and MOT history by registration with the GOV.UK vehicle recall check, or use our MOT history check.
| Fuel type | Tests | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | 4,394 | 100.0% |
Every MG4 tested was electric. The sample is small and made up of the earliest cars, so treat the pass rate with caution.
Technology details checked against the sources above in October 2026. Specifications vary by trim, engine and year, so confirm the equipment on any individual car before you rely on it.
Check a specific MG4's MOT history, tax status, and advisories by registration number.
Check MOT historySee how the MG range compares overall, with model-by-model pass rates.
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