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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the MG HS. Check any HS by registration number below.

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69.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-14.1%

vs MG Avg

4

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

MG HS — MOT Reliability Overview

The MG HS has an average MOT pass rate of 69.0%, which is 14.1 percentage points below the MG brand average of 83.1%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your HS on the road.

The most common reasons a MG HS fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your HS for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used MG HS, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the MG HS performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 128 vehicles

96.9%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

3.1%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

2020

Based on 155 vehicles

90.3%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

9.4%

Mileage at 3yr

43k mi

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

2019

Based on 8,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor
MG average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

Mileage at 5yr

38k mi

0

Based on 33 vehicles

87.9%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Mileage at 5yr

25k mi

Top MOT Failures — MG HS

The most common reasons a MG HS fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

0.1%
2

Suspension

0.1%
3

Brakes

0.1%
4

Tyres

0.1%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

0.1%
MG HS Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

2.3%

Rear Central

0.8%

Other MG Models

Compare MOT reliability across MG models.

MG ZR

74.1% pass rate

MG 6

64.3% pass rate

MG 3

76.5% pass rate

MG MGB

70.0% pass rate

MG Mgb Roadster

95.5% pass rate

MG B Gt

75.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for MG HS

MG HS — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the MG HS MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the MG HS?
The average MOT pass rate for the MG HS is 69.0% compared to the MG average of 83.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a MG HS?
The most common MOT failures on the MG HS are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (0.1%), Suspension (0.1%), Brakes (0.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the MG HS reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 69.0%, the MG HS is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a MG HS?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a MG HS?
Typical mileage for the MG HS: 39,219 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used HS to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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