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With 47,060 currently licensed in the UK, the MG MG4 is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the MG4 5 stars in 2025, with 87% adult occupant and 85% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £1,662 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £138/month or 22p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2025
Monthly Cost
£138
est. annual total
New From
£29,995
Euro NCAP tested the MG4 in 2025 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
87%
Child Occupant
85%
Pedestrian
87%
Safety Assist
80%
There is 1 known DVSA recall affecting the MG MG4. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2022/355
On affected vehicles there is potential for MG4 vehicles to superlock whilst still in running mode when the vehicle comes to a stop. The doors are locked and cannot be opened by the interior/exterior handles the remote key is disabled and the windows will not function.
Build dates: 2022-06-26 to 2022-10-10
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old MG MG4 are estimated at around £1,662 per year, or £138 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,212
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
64 kWh
Range (WLTP)
281 mi
Motor
150 kW
201 bhp
Drive
RWD
Rapid charge: 35 min (10-80%) | Home charge: 7.5h (0-100%)
Starting from £29,995 new, a MG MG4 typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £22,500 | −£7,495 |
| 2 years | 64% | £19,100 | −£10,895 |
| 3 years | 56% | £16,850 | −£13,145 |
| 4 years | 50% | £15,150 | −£14,845 |
| 5 years | 46% | £13,950 | −£16,045 |
| 6 years | 43% | £12,950 | −£17,045 |
| 7 years | 41% | £12,200 | −£17,795 |
| 8 years | 39% | £11,550 | −£18,445 |
| 9 years | 37% | £11,000 | −£18,995 |
| 10 years | 35% | £10,450 | −£19,545 |
There are currently 47,060 licensed and 185 SORN MG4s in the UK (47,245 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the MG4 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2025. It scored 87% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant protection, 87% for vulnerable road users, and 80% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old MG4 are estimated at around £1,662 per year (£138/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There is 1 known safety recall affecting the MG4. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new MG4 starts from around £29,995. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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