Just got my license and I want to buy a used MG4 Trophy any advice?

[redwood98]

So I passed 3 days ago and I went to look at an MG4 trophy, I immediately wanted one but unfortunately the dealership didn't have the colour I wanted. I have driven one a little too and it's a massive upgrade from a manual. I am planning on getting a black 2023 model with under 20k miles. Does anyone have any advice at all? Things to look out for, best milage, how to find the capacity left on the battery to make sure it's good etc... Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.

 

[MG Clive]

Congratulations on passing your driving test @redwood98, and welcome to the forum.

 

[ReintjeWA]

Congrats on your license and welcome to the forum!

Have a read through this one;

Thread 'Today is the day'

Jul 11, 2025

In a few hours I will go to pick up my 64kWh Trophy Long Range. Changing from a Land Rover Discovery, so a big change for me. My wife already has a Kia EV6 which is a great car to be honest, so I am no stranger to EV driving.

Firstly hello to all

Secondly, is there anything anyone thinks I should ask when I pick it up? Its a 24 plate (8 month old very low milage) but when I compared the price to a new car it was a no brainer.

• Mainsy
• 64kwh ev6 mg4 new owner pick up trophy
• Replies: 19
• Forum: MG4 EV Forum

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[redwood98]

Congrats on your license and welcome to the forum!

Have a read through this one;

Thread 'Today is the day'

Jul 11, 2025

In a few hours I will go to pick up my 64kWh Trophy Long Range. Changing from a Land Rover Discovery, so a big change for me. My wife already has a Kia EV6 which is a great car to be honest, so I am no stranger to EV driving.

Firstly hello to all

Secondly, is there anything anyone thinks I should ask when I pick it up? Its a 24 plate (8 month old very low milage) but when I compared the price to a new car it was a no brainer.

• Mainsy
• 64kwh ev6 mg4 new owner pick up trophy
• Replies: 19
• Forum: MG4 EV Forum

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Thank you!

 

[ReintjeWA]

Thank you!

No worries.

Also, in regards to the battery, don't worry too much about it, the general experience most MG4 drivers seem to have on here is that the battery health stays high for a long time. Unless you are unlucky enough to have a car from an owner who went out of their way to ruin the battery pack, you'll be fine. Some people do nothing but Rapid (DC-DC) charging to high percentages on the NMC packs, and they still record great battery health numbers.

You could ask the dealership to give you a figure, but I don't think battery health is the big ticket item it used to be.

Check the under tray for bulging, and if it's an MG dealer see if you can have them check if it's had the LKA update (SC077) done. You'll have to take the dealer's word for it though, it's pretty much impossible for most of us to see the software versions of all modules in the car. (maybe the smart people in this thread can)

I think those are your main things to check, besides the regular stuff like tyre threads etc.

 

[salty]

To the forum, and congratulations on passing your driving test. Nice 1st car, the MG4 Trophy.

 

[redwood98]

Congratulations on passing your driving test @redwood98, and welcome to the forum.

Thank you

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To the forum, and congratulations on passing your driving test. Nice 1st car, the MG4 Trophy.

Thank you

 

[Tight Git]

My only comment would be is to be absolutely 100% positive that the services have been done as required to maintain the warranty - it is 15,000 miles or 12 months (whichever comes first). A 2023 Trophy should therefore have had 2 services unless it was registered very late in the year.

As the service records are online you would need to confirm this with an MG dealer if you are purchasing outside of the MG network and don't believe any salesperson that claims it has been done without something in writing.

Good luck finding one and well done passing your test.

 

[Wadda]

Make sure you can afford the insurance!

 

[redwood98]

Make sure you can afford the insurance!

It is a little expensive (even with the no claims) But I think the fuel savings will be worth it

 

[Vipar]

MG 4 trophy is group 25 for insurance.
I get up to 85mpg on long runs on motorway @55mph

 

[redwood98]

MG 4 trophy is group 25 for insurance

Yes, it is around £1800-2000 a year

 

[Vipar]

I’m over 80 and with full ncb 1400 pa

 

[redwood98]

I’m over 80 and with full ncb 1400 pa

I have solar so taking off the amount I would pay for fuel, the insurance becomes not that bad

 

[Vipar]

 

[decrep]

MG 4 trophy is group 25 for insurance.
I get up to 85mpg on long runs on motorway @55mph

What MG4 uses fuel?

 

[siteguru]

What MG4 uses fuel?

He probably meant eMPG ... even so, 85 seems low for 55 mph.

 

[dsimpkins]

Yes, it is around £1800-2000 a year

Welcome to the forum.

I'm actually surprised at this price. I thought it would be much higher for someone who has just passed their test. My daughter passed her test over a year ago, and I tried to add her to my insurance for my MG4 as an additional driver, but no one was willing to quote. She does have her own car and two years no claims though.

Please could you share who you got the quote from?

 

[siteguru]

@redwood98 doesn't indicate how old they are ... or where they are in the UK. (Both are major factors regarding insurance costs - how long ago you passed your test may have less of an impact than we think).

 

[Matt x power]

I’m over 80 and with full ncb 1400 pa

Good grief I am 51 full ncb clean licence and my x power is £530 per year