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MG Hs Excite S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the MG Hs Excite S-a reliable? We analysed 9,772 real MOT tests across 5,244 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 9,772 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.0%
Typical Mileage
24,477mi
Annual Mileage
6,702mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The MG Hs Excite S-a 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 S-a.

MG Hs Excite S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a MG Hs Excite S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

MG Hs Excite S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a MG Hs Excite S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

85.9%
2023
87.6%
2022
89.4%
2021
88.5%
2020

MG Hs Excite S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on MG Hs Excite S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27

MG Hs Excite S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical MG Hs Excite S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,303 mi/yr
Typical
6,702 mi/yr
Average
7,799 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,490 mi/yr

MG Hs Excite S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the MG Hs Excite S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 1,469 85.9% 13,625 20,910 29,231
2022 3,650 87.6% 15,971 22,734 31,701
2021 2,940 89.4% 18,447 27,983 40,076
2020 1,420 88.5% 17,985 26,714 37,090

How Long Does a MG Hs Excite S-a Last?

Based on 5,244 MG Hs Excite S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.8 years
Median
3.0 years

MG Hs Excite S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all MG Hs Excite S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
24,477 mi
75th Percentile
35,177 mi
95th Percentile
56,061 mi
Max Recorded
535,162 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used MG Hs Excite S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

89.4% MOT pass rate from 2,940 tests

Year to avoid
2023

85.9% MOT pass rate from 1,469 tests

The best year to buy a used MG Hs Excite S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.4% across 2,940 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.9% — 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 S-a 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 S-a THIS CAR 88.0% 9,772 24,477 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
Bedford Midi 66.7% 5,313 69,482 mi 47 yrs

Compared to the MG Zr (69.8% pass rate) and the MG Mgf (66.7% pass rate), the MG Hs Excite S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used MG Hs Excite S-a?

The MG Hs Excite S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.0% across 9,772 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 S-a 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 S-a owner drives around 6,702 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.

MG Hs Excite S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the MG Hs Excite S-a reliable?
Based on 9,772 MOT tests, the MG Hs Excite S-a has a 88.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a MG Hs Excite S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a MG Hs Excite S-a do per year?
The typical MG Hs Excite S-a does around 6,702 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a MG Hs Excite S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a MG Hs Excite S-a?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a MG Hs Excite S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used MG Hs Excite S-a is 2021 with a 89.4% pass rate across 2,940 tests.