Mg 4 se
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 871 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
96%
Total Tests
871
Best Year
2022 (97%)
Years Covered
2
About the Mg 4 se
The Mg 4 se has been tested 871 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2022 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as electric.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 35 tests. The 2023 model has the lowest at 95%. With just a 2 point spread, the 4 se is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2022) averages 41,036 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 22,265 miles.
Compared to the Mg brand average of 86%, the 4 se performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mg range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2023 detailsHow reliable is the Mg 4 se?
Mg 4 se by Year
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