CarCostCheck

MG 3 Exclusive Nav Vti-Tech

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 3,473 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

3,473

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (92%)

Years Covered

3

About the MG 3 Exclusive Nav Vti-Tech

The MG 3 Exclusive Nav Vti-Tech was MOT tested 3,473 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 1,916 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 90%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 22,831 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 20,165 miles.

Compared to the MG brand average of 86%, the 3 Exclusive Nav Vti-Tech performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the MG range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1498cc)
£1,398
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,853
Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the MG 3 Exclusive Nav Vti-Tech?

vs average of all models+11% (82% avg)
vs MG brand average+7% (86% avg)
Best to worst year spread2 percentage points

MG 3 Exclusive Nav Vti-Tech by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202296%33720,165 mi
202192%1,91620,217 mi
202090%1,22022,831 mi

Questions about the MG 3 Exclusive Nav Vti-Tech

Is the MG 3 Exclusive Nav Vti-Tech reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2020 to 2022), the MG 3 Exclusive Nav Vti-Tech averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 3,473 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year MG 3 Exclusive Nav Vti-Tech has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 MG 3 Exclusive Nav Vti-Tech has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 90%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

MG 3 Exclusive Nav Vti-Tech Guides & Articles

Checking a specific MG 3 Exclusive Nav Vti-Tech?

Enter the reg plate to see its individual MOT history, mileage verification, and predicted costs.

GB

Free instant check using official DVSA and DVLA data