MG GS statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 2,619 −1.7% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 46 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 73.1% Cars of the same ages 79.1%
• Rank by number licensed No. 518 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2021 2,713 licensed
• Average annual mileage 7,333 miles a year

How many MG GS cars are left in Great Britain?

There were 2,619 MG GS cars licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 46 declared off the road (SORN). That is 3.5% fewer than the peak of 2,713 in 2021.

MG GS MOT reliability

In 2025, 73.1% of MG GS MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the MG GS cars tested pass 79.1% of the time, so the MG GS does worse than average for its age, by 6.0 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 73.5%.

MG GS MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a MG GS fails its MOT, appearing on 44.0% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 7.2% of MG GS tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common MG GS MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a MG GS failed its MOT in 2025 was “Headlamp aim: too low”, on 17.1% of 766 failed tests. 54.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

MG GS by year

3 years of the MG GS, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2016 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (71.1% passed first time) and the 2017 cars worst (71.7%).

MG GS engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 2,712 MG GS cars licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 100.0% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

MG GS safety recalls

We found no recalls for the MG GS in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every MG GS. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

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