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Reliability Guide

Common Problems with the
2025 MG MG4

Model year 2025 updates introduce the entry-level Urban Edition with a 49kWh LFP battery, standard rear screen wiper across all trims, and recalibrated driver-assist software.

What changed for 2025

  • •Standard rear window wiper fitted across all trims addressing driver visibility concerns
  • •Introduction of Urban Edition featuring 49kWh LFP battery chemistry and reduced entry price
  • •Recalibrated Lane Keep Assist software logic reducing false intervention on narrow B-roads

Common MOT watch-outs

  • !Rear brake disc surface corrosion resulting from aggressive regenerative braking in wet weather
  • !Tyre inner-edge shoulder wear on 18-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels from high electric torque
  • !Auxiliary 12V lead-acid battery voltage drop preventing vehicle startup on low-mileage cars

Buying Tips for 2025 MG MG4

  • Verify that the latest MG main-dealer software service campaign patches have been applied
  • Inspect the inner tread shoulders of both rear tyres for accelerated wear
  • Confirm that the rear window wiper operates smoothly and clears the screen cleanly