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Wipers and Washers
2026 MG3 wipers: distinguish front frameless blades from the framed rear blade
Identify front and rear wiper structures separately on the Australian MY26 MG3; the structure name does not establish size or fitment.
Ordering “a frameless set” for an MG3 can inadvertently include a rear-window requirement. For the Australian MY26 model, retaining the manufacturer’s separate front and rear structure descriptions makes this consumable purchase more precise.
The manufacturer lists different front and rear structures
Page 14 lists Front Boneless Wiper and Rear Bone Wiper for all five trims: a frameless front wiper and a framed rear wiper.[Manufacturer specification][R12] A frameless front design does not mean the rear has the same structure.
“Framed” or “frameless” identifies only the published structure name. It does not establish length, connector type, rubber dimensions or the supply scope for blades and arms.
Describe the position and visible wiping result
Record whether the problem concerns the front or rear screen, which blade is involved and what remains visible after wiping. Retain photographs of the original item and its connection. Identify damage or missing parts directly; where only wiping performance has changed, let the repairer investigate rather than infer that a motor or complete arm needs replacement from the feature name.
List front and rear requirements separately, with original markings and connection photographs. Check blades, rubber inserts or arms against the item confirmed by the repairer, so that “a frameless set” does not cover every requirement.
Scope and verification
This article covers only Australia, MY26 MG MG3, Petrol Vibe, Petrol Excite, Petrol Essence, HYBRID+ Excite and HYBRID+ Essence.[Scope reference][R12] The cited product specifications identify functions and parts; they are not fault or replacement criteria.
No public data was available in the reviewed material for front/rear blade lengths, connector and rubber structures, wiper arm supply scope, wiping tests or replacement intervals; OE numbers, repair parameters, separate parts availability or compatibility/interchangeability. [To be verified] Check compatibility or interchangeability using the VIN and the local Australian manufacturer parts catalogue.
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