MG Hs Excite Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the MG Hs Excite reliable? We analysed 9,651 real MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles to find out.
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The MG Hs Excite is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used MG Hs Excite.
MG Hs Excite Number Plates
Number plates registered to a MG Hs Excite. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
MG Hs Excite MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a MG Hs Excite to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
MG Hs Excite Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on MG Hs Excite models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
MG Hs Excite Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical MG Hs Excite owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
MG Hs Excite MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the MG Hs Excite year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 918 | 88.1% | 14,521 | 21,728 | 31,348 |
| 2022 | 4,107 | 87.2% | 17,928 | 25,486 | 34,216 |
| 2021 | 2,666 | 88.7% | 20,569 | 29,042 | 38,936 |
| 2020 | 1,659 | 88.0% | 19,684 | 28,358 | 39,757 |
How Long Does a MG Hs Excite Last?
Based on 5,158 MG Hs Excite vehicles on UK roads.
MG Hs Excite Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all MG Hs Excite MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used MG Hs Excite
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.7% MOT pass rate from 2,666 tests
87.2% MOT pass rate from 4,107 tests
The best year to buy a used MG Hs Excite is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.7% across 2,666 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the MG Hs Excite Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Hs Excite THIS CAR | 87.8% | 9,651 | 26,706 mi | — yrs |
| MG Zr | 69.8% | 651,705 | 57,257 mi | 25 yrs |
| MG Mgf | 66.7% | 546,238 | 62,469 mi | 31 yrs |
| MG Tf | 72.8% | 475,348 | 45,249 mi | 24 yrs |
| Yamaha Xv | 86.1% | 3,425 | 18,544 mi | 45 yrs |
Compared to the MG Zr (69.8% pass rate) and the MG Mgf (66.7% pass rate), the MG Hs Excite outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific MG Hs ExciteShould you buy a used MG Hs Excite?
The MG Hs Excite has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.8% across 9,651 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a MG Hs Excite with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical MG Hs Excite owner drives around 7,052 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.