MG Hs
From 262 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre obviously under inflated. The top issue, a battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit, caused 3 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| tyre obviously under inflated | 3 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96.9% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre obviously under inflated |
| 2020 | 88% | a battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit, number plate showing an incorrect registration |
Typical mileage
Half of all Hss tested had between 15,610 and 35,466 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,326 median miles, the Hs has 0.031 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other MG models
| MG Zs | 81.9% |
| MG 3 | 79.4% |
| MG Zs Exclusive Ev | 89.5% |
| MG Tf | 75% |
| MG Mgf | 72.8% |
Common questions
What is the MG Hs MOT pass rate?
The MG Hs has a 91.6% MOT pass rate based on 262 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG Hs?
The most common MOT failure on the MG Hs is a battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a MG Hs at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG Hs is 27,326 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,610 and 35,466 miles.
Buying a used Hs?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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