MG Hs Excite S-A
From 2,621 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Hs Excite S-As fare better: 2022 models pass at 95.8% vs 89.8% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 29 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 29 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 28 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 22 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 13 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 11 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 8 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 53.1% of Hs Excite S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 7% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £93.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95.8% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
| 2021 | 88.7% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2020 | 89.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Hs Excite S-As tested had between 12,528 and 25,937 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,788 median miles, the Hs Excite S-A has 0.056 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 Excite S-A MOT pass rate?
The MG Hs Excite S-A has a 89.4% MOT pass rate based on 2,621 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG Hs Excite S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the MG Hs Excite S-A is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 29 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a MG Hs Excite S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG Hs Excite S-A is 18,788 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,528 and 25,937 miles.
Buying a used Hs Excite S-A?
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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