MG MG3 (2013-2024) for sale nearSheffield

Summary

• With 302 currently listed for sale and an average price of £7,744, 34.1% of MG MG3 (2013-2024) listings on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favourably reviewed: Owners rated the MG MG3 (2013-2024) 4 / 5 stars and CarGurus experts gave it a 3 / 5.

• Overall CarGurus rating: 3.9 out of 5

Why it stands out

The MG 3 is a five-door hatchback supermini with one 1.5-litre petrol engine and a budget-focused brief. It has reasonable space inside, with plenty of headroom and legroom in both rows, and a decent-sized boot, while the lead engine is the 1.5-litre four-cylinder and returns around 40 mpg in the real world.

It feels dated on the road, with a noisy engine, a vague clutch and a notchy five-speed gearbox making it awkward to drive smoothly. The ride is pretty firm, too, so it can feel jiggly around town and uncomfortable on longer trips. The interior also feels cheap, with low-rent plastics and a creaky infotainment system.

Best for: Buyers who want a cheap supermini with decent space and a bit of driving fun.

Not ideal for: Buyers who value refinement, a supple ride or a high-quality cabin.

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

• Pros: Nimble handling, Affordably priced, Reasonably practical
• Cons: Stiff and uncomfortable ride, The interior feels cheap, Surprisingly expensive servicing

Comparison vs key rivals

• Dacia Sandero (2013-2020)
  • CarGurus expert rating: 3 out of 5
  • User rating: 4.8 out of 5
  • Total listings: 184
  • Average price: £4,038
  • Good/great deal percentage: 33.7%
  • Overall CarGurus rating: 4.1 out of 5
• Suzuki Swift (2018-2023)
  • CarGurus expert rating: 4 out of 5
  • User rating: 5 out of 5
  • Total listings: 265
  • Average price: £10,137
  • Good/great deal percentage: 32.1%
  • Overall CarGurus rating: 4.3 out of 5
• Kia Rio (2017-2023)
  • CarGurus expert rating: 3 out of 5
  • User rating: 4.7 out of 5
  • Total listings: 194
  • Average price: £9,390
  • Good/great deal percentage: 35.6%
  • Overall CarGurus rating: 4.2 out of 5

The verdict

You should buy this car if: You want a low-cost hatchback with a roomy cabin, a long warranty on newer cars and handling that is more entertaining than you might expect.

Consider alternatives if: You want a more rounded small car, because the MG 3’s cheap-feeling interior, firm ride and noisy engine are hard to ignore.

Competitive position: The MG 3 sits at the budget end of the supermini class and looks good value on paper. In practice, it is less polished than more rounded rivals such as the Dacia Sandero and Suzuki Swift, and it is best suited to buyers who prioritise space and low purchase cost over refinement.

Read our full MG MG3 (2013-2024) review

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from 10 November 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.