Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 MG 3?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 MG 3?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 MG 3?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 MG 3 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,197 vehicles, the 2022 MG 3 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 MG 3?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 MG 3 are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15.2% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (14.8% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (12.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 MG 3?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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MG 3 (2022)

1,197 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.2% first-time pass rate

2022 MG 3

CarHunch analysed 1,197 real MOT records for the 2022 MG 3. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 MG 3 is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 91.1% first-time pass rate well above the 80% benchmark. Only 3% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests buyers won't face unexpected safety shocks.

These cars are still relatively young with a median mileage of just over 20,000 miles, so you're looking at lightly-used stock. The average vehicle has picked up only 0.19 failures and 1.0 advisory per test, indicating few serious issues are cropping up—when you're shopping, have any inspection records checked to confirm regular servicing, as that's the main lever for keeping these cars in this ballpark.

The 2022 MG 3 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

91.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 14k–28k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,197 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,197 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 15.2%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 8.8%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 3%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lighting 2.6%

Nearside Headlamp aim too low

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 MG 3

Based on MOT data from 1,197 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 20,279 MG 3 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 24%

4,858

White 23.5%

4,770

Black 18.6%

3,762

Blue 11.6%

2,357

Yellow 9.2%

1,869

Silver 7.6%

1,542

Orange 2.8%

577

Grey 2.7%

544

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 MG 3 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,373

typical

14,218

low mileage

27,641

high mileage

Half of all 2022 MG 3 vehicles fall between 14,218 and 27,641 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,218 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,218–27,641 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 MG 3s sit.

⚠ Over 37,315 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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