2022 MG 4 Trophy Electric · Y88 DAT

A notably clean DVSA roadworthiness record accompanies this 2022 MG 4 Trophy, with the most recent test on 23 February 2026 returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded against any inspected component. Equally encouraging is the prior pass logged on 5 September 2025, demonstrating a consistent pattern of compliance at annual test. The same date also records a failed outcome, but with no defects entered against the vehicle, which is a highly unusual entry and most plausibly indicates an administrative or procedural cancellation rather than a mechanical rejection, or a retest that was logged separately after a rectification. The absence of any advisory entries across the visible testing history is significant for a 2022 electric vehicle, as it indicates no wear-related concerns have yet been flagged for items such as tyres, brake components, suspension linkages, or underbody condition, all of which can generate advisories even on relatively young cars that have seen regular road use. With 37,912 miles recorded against a four year old vehicle, annual mileage averages around 9,478 miles, which is broadly typical for its age cohort and suggests steady, regular use rather than extended periods of standing or unusually high consumption. This usage profile is mechanically favourable for an electric MG 4, as the battery and motor management systems benefit from consistent cycling rather than long idle periods, and the modest annual accumulation implies that consumable wear on suspension bushes, ball joints, and brake components should remain within normal service-life expectations. The progression from the earlier test to the most recent pass shows no deterioration in recorded condition, reinforcing the impression of a car that has been used as intended and has not accumulated the kind of stress that produces escalating advisory patterns. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any recorded advisories means there are no specific components flagged by the tester to prioritise during a physical inspection, but a few targeted checks remain worthwhile. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front and rear suspension over uneven surfaces, as the MG 4 is known to be sensitive to worn anti-roll bar links and lower control arm bushes, and pay attention to steering feel for any vagueness or knocking that could indicate tie rod wear. Inspect the alloy wheels closely for kerb damage, as the Trophy specification uses larger diameter wheels with low-profile tyres, and check that the tyres themselves are a matched brand and have even wear across the axle, since the regen braking system places consistent load on the driven axle. Brake feel is also worth particular attention given the electric drivetrain, as the rear drum brakes on the MG 4 can corrode and bind if the car has been left stationary for extended periods, leading to a dragging sensation, uneven stopping, or a slightly longer pedal travel. Verify the operation of the parking brake, which acts on the rear drums, and listen for any scraping or grinding from the rear wheels on a slow speed pass. Finally, a scan of the high voltage battery state of health via the infotainment system or a diagnostic tool is strongly recommended, as it will confirm that the traction battery retains a healthy proportion of its original capacity and that no cell degradation warnings are present, complementing the otherwise unblemished MOT history.