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Knocks and rattles from the front axle due to early-worn drop links, bearings or dampers (MG ZS and ZS EV)Suspension and steering

Engine / equipment: Front axle: MG ZS petrol and ZS EV
Period mentioned: 2017 onwards
Symptoms: Knocks or rattles at the front over bumps; sometimes the steering knocks. Also juddering brakes.
Possible cause described: According to AUTO BILD, the front axle is noisy more often than average: anti-roll bar drop links, bearings or dampers tend to wear early; sometimes the steering column has to be replaced.
Check for the garage: At the garage, on a lift, check the drop links, bearings, dampers and steering column. MG’s warranty is 7 years or 150,000 km.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

MG ZS weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: MG ZS, all versions
Period mentioned: 2017 onwards
Symptoms: Noisy front axle, steering knocks, juddering brakes, slow infotainment that freezes and Bluetooth problems, creaking plastics and long waits for parts.
Possible cause described: According to AUTO BILD; rust is no issue and MG gives a 7-year or 150,000 km warranty.
Check for the garage: Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

MG MG4 weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: MG MG4, all versions
Period mentioned: 2022 onwards
Symptoms: Electrical faults (software and warning lights coming on at times), interior trim, bodywork, motor, infotainment and, less often, battery and charging; a charging socket broken after 10 weeks in one case.
Possible cause described: According to the What Car? reliability survey, about 30% of cars had a fault and many were off the road for over a week; there was a recall for the locks in 2022.
Check for the garage: Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift and its fault memory read with a diagnostic tool.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

MG HS (2019–2024) weak points from its ownersKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: MG HS petrol and EHS plug-in hybrid
Period mentioned: 2019–2024
Symptoms: Frequent electronic glitches (mainly the infotainment, which crashes), a noisy clutch release bearing, rear brake discs wearing early, battery drain and central locking failures.
Possible cause described: According to the What Car? reliability survey.
Check for the garage: Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift and its fault memory read with a diagnostic tool.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

MG MG3 (2013–2024) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: MG MG3 (2013–2024), all versions
Period mentioned: 2013–2024
Symptoms: Some sensor and dashboard display faults, not widespread, and spare parts that are sometimes slow to arrive.
Possible cause described: According to What Car?, it is mechanically sound.
Check for the garage: Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift and its fault memory read with a diagnostic tool.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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