MG4 wobbly boot strip

[Bam Bam]

When opening and closing the boot I have noticed that the strip of plastic is quite wobbly. It sort of changes angle a bit when you pull it to open/close the boot. Seems to work no problem.

Is that wobbylness normal for the MG4? Or is it a sign that it hasn't been attached properly?

 

[DevonMG4]

I suppose how wobbly is wobbly? On day one opening and closing the boot, my impression was "that's a bit naff". So yes, flex under pressure, loose or movement more than 3mm under pressure at the rear most lip, then that would be abnormal.

Having now removed one of these to fit a reversing camera, I'm not surprised they flex as the nine bolts and two clips that fix the structure to the car are laterally in a line with very little longitudinal spread making them like a hinge.

So I expect there's nothing untoward happening with yours.

 

[Bam Bam]

I suppose how wobbly is wobbly? On day one opening and closing the boot, my impression was "that's a bit naff". So yes, flex under pressure, loose or movement more than 3mm under pressure at the rear most lip, then that would be abnormal.

Having now removed one of these to fit a reversing camera, I'm not surprised they flex as the nine bolts and two clips that fix the structure to the car are laterally in a line with very little longitudinal spread making them like a hinge.

So I expect there's nothing untoward happening with yours.

Thanks for the context - having all the fixings in a row seems to explain why it happens! That was my hope.

 

[DevonMG4]

Thanks for the context - having all the fixings in a row seems to explain why it happens! That was my hope.

You can see the spoiler disassembled here

 

[OriginalBigAl]

Mine also became loosened , it was a 40 minute fix at the dealers. Check the seal between the rear windscreen and the spoiler, this can open up and let water ingress with the up/down ,in/ out movement so its pretty important. Its an easy fix to do yourself if you have the confidence to remove the plastic boot trim.

 

[Ian Key]

Don't use the spoiler to open and close the boot. It's not a handle and will be expensive to repair/replace.

To open pop the boot and pull upwards using the rubber opener underneath the central MG badge .
To close bring down the boot lid using the indentation on the right hand side in the plastic boot liner until it's about 8 inches away from closing and let go. If it doesn't shut properly firmly push down on the bottom of the lid where it kicks out slightly.