MG Problems

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Mg HS starting issues

Stop start button sometimes not working. It shows message to release steering. Dealers found poor wire connection on first visit and 2 communication error codes on second visit. They have installed all mg updates but the fault persists.

2022 MG MG HS Exclusive
Posted: Mar 29, 2024
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Water ingress in battery mg UK refusing to repair under warranty .

Owned from new. With full dealer history . Car shut off completely . 131 faults when AA plugged in. Water ingress into battery and connections. . mg are refusing to repair under warranty. Due to a non related plastic undertray having a tin...

2020 MG ZS Zs electric
Posted: Mar 14, 2024
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Radio turns itself on after locking

So after about 9 months of ownership we developed a problem with the entertainment system. About 2 minutes after car is locked the entertainment system switches on. Go out turn it off, re lock the door then 2 minutes later radio comes back ...

2023 MG MG3 Mg3
Posted: Feb 18, 2024
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Back wiper not working MG3 2014

The washer is working fine but wiper isn't moving

2014 MG MG3 Form plus sport VT-TECH
Posted: Feb 13, 2024
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Serious Brake failure just after taking delivery of brand NEW MG ZS 2024

My MG ZS Petrol Auto had a serious defect with the brakes system, where the brakes completely fail with no way of stopping, despite pushing the brake paddle all the way down. After doing some digging this is a known defect on ZS models incl...

2024 MG ZS Auto Petrol
Posted: Feb 12, 2024
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New engine on 2022 MG ZS only 28k

Just had to have the engine replaced on my MG ZS luckily they accepted to carry out the works under warranty. Was given no courtesy car by dealer and MG refused to provide a temporary hire car.

2022 MG ZS 1.0 manual
Posted: Feb 10, 2024
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Tyre pressure monitor amber light constantly on

Amber light for tyre pressure monitor stays on , very distracting as it could mean a major problem therefore not using at the moment

2023 MG MG3 No idea
Posted: Feb 2, 2024
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Clutch problems MG Zs

2 clutch failures

2021 MG ZS 1.0
Posted: Feb 1, 2024
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Gearbox fault at 34k 3 years into warranty and not covered under warranty . Full service history. Gearbox oil change on last service

Took car to dealers fur transmission problem. Technician road tested vehicle at dealers . Car is no longer usable as is not covered under warranty . 7 year warranty . Car is on 34k and in its 3 Rd year of warranty.. a repair will cost 12...

2020 MG MG HS Hs
Posted: Jan 29, 2024
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Automatic lights on at ignition in sunlight

Lights on at start up in bright sunlight. I have to switch them off manually and then if continually driving into dusk the lights do not come on automatically.

2022 MG ZS exclusive
Posted: Jan 19, 2024
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Traction control light come son the tpm then limp mode can reset it fault intermitant

wHEN STARTING LOTS OF CLICKING FROM LEFT HAND SIDE (PASSENGER SIDE) TRACTION CONTROL COMES ON THEN TPM THEN LIMP MODE .I CAN CLEAR THIS ON THE STICK AND ITS OK , SOMETIMES HAPPENS WHEN YOUR DRIVING FAULT IS INTERMITTANT , NOT SPEED SENSORS

2015 MG MG3 sport
Posted: Jan 2, 2024
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Radio start

The radio does not come on to the station it was on when I turned the car off. On FM it just goes back to the start 87.5fm and I need to press favorites to get my station back. Is there a fix please?

2023 MG ZS Zs comfort
Posted: Dec 30, 2023
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No clutch

Suddenly stoped working, changed clutch cable myself and still nothing, but the pedal now comes up but doesn’t engage to change gear

2002 MG ZR 1.4 105bhp
Posted: Dec 20, 2023
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Engine oil

Car has covered 11000 and I've just been told it's engine oil is only half way up the dip stick has anyone else noticed engine oil being used and how much dies it take to fill from half as MG wanted £32 I can buy correct oil cheaper but h...

2021 MG MG HS 1.5 t exclusive
Posted: Dec 8, 2023
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Information system 2021 exclusive. radio keeps disconnecting and MG cannot sort this

The radio cannot keep up with changing from one area transmission mast to another and locks out the radio so you cannot change channels and EPG button dissapears. You can get radio to work by unplugging after laying in Footwell of driversid...

2021 MG MG HS 1.5t exclusive
Posted: Dec 8, 2023
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Clutch,no drive low miles

Clutch pedal got harder to operate until it would not. The thrust bearing stays in the engaged position as the bottom bush seizes as the thrust bearing rod corrodes until it can't move at all

2021 MG ZS 1.5 VTi-Tech-Exclusive
Posted: Dec 8, 2023
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Complete system failure.

I actually liked this car, comfortable, easy to get in and out. Have really enjoyed owning it until: Saturday 24.11.2023. 4000 miles on the clock. Complete system failure. Would not start. When is did eventually choose to start, would...

2023 MG MG HS 1,5 ltr. Auto
Posted: Dec 4, 2023
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Struggling to gain speed and jolting when accelerating. Stuttering when idling and check engine came on

When driving my mg will struggle to gain speed and is often jolting when changing gears and revs. Check engine light will pop on and off when this occurred

2019 MG MG3 1.8tdi
Posted: Nov 29, 2023
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Passenger door will not open from the inside

Yes, front seat passenger door and back seat doors will not open. So I the driver have to walk round and open it. Does the car need to be switched off for my passengers to open their doors? It's very frustrating or am I missing a trick?

2021 MG ZS 1.5
Posted: Nov 18, 2023
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Clutch

After owning this car for 2 years the clutch has gone, had to get it towed to nearest MG accepted garage in the hope the warranty would be honored. But, nope was told it will not as it's the clutch and MG blame clutch failure on the driver....

2019 MG ZS 1.5 VTi-Tech-Exclusive
Posted: Nov 13, 2023
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