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

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Is the MG Hs Exclusive S-a reliable? We analysed 23,370 real MOT tests across 12,224 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 23,370 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.9%
Typical Mileage
25,224mi
Annual Mileage
6,731mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The MG Hs Exclusive 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 Exclusive S-a.

MG Hs Exclusive S-a Number Plates

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

MG Hs Exclusive S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

88.3%
2023
89.8%
2022
90.6%
2021
90.8%
2020

MG Hs Exclusive S-a Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 120
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55

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

How many miles does a typical MG Hs Exclusive 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
4,397 mi/yr
Typical
6,731 mi/yr
Average
7,747 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,693 mi/yr

MG Hs Exclusive S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 3,548 88.3% 14,959 22,331 31,323
2022 8,884 89.8% 16,595 24,188 33,753
2021 6,287 90.6% 18,502 26,896 37,706
2020 3,956 90.8% 18,560 27,218 38,128

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

Based on 12,224 MG Hs Exclusive S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

MG Hs Exclusive S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
25,224 mi
75th Percentile
35,558 mi
95th Percentile
56,784 mi
Max Recorded
325,788 mi

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

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

Best year
2020

90.8% MOT pass rate from 3,956 tests

Year to avoid
2023

88.3% MOT pass rate from 3,548 tests

The best year to buy a used MG Hs Exclusive S-a is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.8% across 3,956 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.3% — 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 Exclusive 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 Exclusive S-a THIS CAR 89.9% 23,370 25,224 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
Toyota 4-RUNNER 69.6% 23,015 131,942 mi 33 yrs

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

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

The MG Hs Exclusive S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.9% across 23,370 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 Exclusive 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 Exclusive S-a owner drives around 6,731 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 Exclusive S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the MG Hs Exclusive S-a reliable?
Based on 23,370 MOT tests, the MG Hs Exclusive S-a has a 89.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a MG Hs Exclusive S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a MG Hs Exclusive S-a do per year?
The typical MG Hs Exclusive S-a does around 6,731 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a MG Hs Exclusive S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a MG Hs Exclusive 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 Exclusive S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used MG Hs Exclusive S-a is 2020 with a 90.8% pass rate across 3,956 tests.