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Reliability Guide

Common Problems with the
2024 MG Cyberster

Launched for MG's centenary, the Cyberster roadster (EC32) debuted with 77kWh battery power in 340PS Trophy RWD and 503PS GT AWD guises, featuring dramatic scissor doors and triple wrap-around digital screens.

What changed for 2024

  • •Centenary halo roadster launched on SAIC's Modular Scalable Platform architecture
  • •Trophy RWD single-motor (340PS) and GT AWD dual-motor (503PS) powertrain options
  • •77kWh usable lithium-ion battery delivering 276 to 316 miles of WLTP driving range
  • •Electric scissor doors with ultrasonic sensors and 15-second folding soft-top roof

Common MOT watch-outs

  • !Uneven tyre shoulder wear on 19-inch and 20-inch wheels due to two-tonne kerb weight
  • !Brake disc face pitting and corrosion caused by aggressive regenerative braking reliance
  • !LED headlight beam alignment drift following bumper scuffs or low-speed parking contact
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All Known Issues

Motorized Scissor Door Ultrasonic Obstacle Sensor False Halts

ModerateBodywork & Rust

The upward-opening scissor doors use ultrasonic proximity sensors on the door edge. Raindrops, low curbs, or tight garage walls can trigger false obstacle detections, stopping door deployment halfway.

Est. Repair Cost: £0 (Warranty / sensor calibration)
Warning Signs:

Scissor door stops rising mid-motion with warning chime, Door refuses to close automatically from touch button, Passenger door hesitates in light drizzle

What to Inspect:
  • Open and close both scissor doors in open space and near a low wall
  • Verify emergency manual release handle under armrest
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Convertible Fabric Roof Window Header Seal Wind Whistle

MinorBodywork & Rust

At UK motorway speeds (60–70mph), the front header rail weatherseal where the fabric roof meets the windscreen frame can produce a noticeable high-pitched wind whistle if not tensioned perfectly.

Est. Repair Cost: £0 (Warranty / roof latch adjustment)
Warning Signs:

Wind whistling above front sun visors at 65mph+, Draft felt near upper windscreen corners during cold weather

What to Inspect:
  • Drive at national speed limit with audio muted to listen for header rail whistling
  • Inspect front rubber seals for pinch creases
Verified by IsItAGoodCar Research TeamUpdated

Triple-Screen Driver Cockpit Software Lag & Steering Wheel Touch Glitches

MinorElectrics & Electronics

The triple-display curved cockpit interface can experience frame-rate drops when running navigation simultaneously across screens, and the capacitive steering wheel buttons can register unintended inputs.

Est. Repair Cost: £0 (Software update)
Warning Signs:

Speedometer map display stutters or lags, Drive mode selector touchscreen responds with 2-second delay, Audio track skips on accidental thumb brush

What to Inspect:
  • Test all 3 digital screens across vehicle settings and driving modes
  • Verify latest SAIC firmware update is applied
Verified by IsItAGoodCar Research TeamUpdated

Buying Tips for 2024 MG Cyberster

  • Cycle the motorized scissor doors repeatedly to confirm obstacle sensors halt and resume smoothly
  • Operate the electric fabric roof through a full cycle and inspect front header weatherseals for pinches
  • Request a high-voltage battery health diagnostic report and verify 150kW DC charging handshake
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