MG Hs Exclusive S-A
From 7,026 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 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 80 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 | 80 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 61 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 41 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 31 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 24 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 19 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 18 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 17 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 15 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 93.5% | a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2021 | 91.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 92.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Hs Exclusive S-As tested had between 15,457 and 30,488 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,875 median miles, the Hs Exclusive S-A has 0.033 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 S-A MOT pass rate?
The MG Hs Exclusive S-A has a 92.1% MOT pass rate based on 7,026 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG Hs Exclusive S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the MG Hs Exclusive S-A is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 80 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a MG Hs Exclusive S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG Hs Exclusive S-A is 23,875 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,457 and 30,488 miles.
Buying a used Hs Exclusive 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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