MG Hs Exclusive
From 5,899 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Hs Exclusives fare better: 2022 models pass at 90.2% vs 93% 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 brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 106 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 | 106 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 57 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 48 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 35 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 32 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 17 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 17 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 12 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 90.2% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 89.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 93% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative |
| 2019 | 87.3% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative |
Typical mileage
Half of all Hs Exclusives tested had between 16,057 and 29,000 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,822 median miles, the Hs Exclusive has 0.042 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 Exclusive MOT pass rate?
The MG Hs Exclusive has a 90.8% MOT pass rate based on 5,899 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG Hs Exclusive?
The most common MOT failure on the MG Hs Exclusive is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 106 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a MG Hs Exclusive at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG Hs Exclusive is 21,822 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,057 and 29,000 miles.
Buying a used Hs Exclusive?
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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