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

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92.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.5%

vs MG Avg

5

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

MG Hs Exclusive — MOT Reliability Overview

The MG Hs Exclusive has an average MOT pass rate of 92.6%, which is 9.5 percentage points above the MG brand average of 83.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Hs Exclusive is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a MG Hs Exclusive fails its MOT are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Hs Exclusive 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 Exclusive, 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 Exclusive performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 396 vehicles

92.2%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

6.5%

Mileage at 3yr

48k mi

2021

Based on 3,323 vehicles

92.1%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

8.5%

Mileage at 3yr

40k mi

2020

Based on 2,680 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

5.2%

Mileage at 3yr

35k mi

Mileage at 5yr

48k mi

2019

Based on 230 vehicles

93.0%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

5.3%

Mileage at 3yr

42k mi

Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

0

Based on 1,223 vehicles

92.4%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

Top MOT Failures — MG Hs Exclusive

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

1

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.6%
2

A tyre seriously damaged

1.3%
3

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

0.8%
4

Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn

0.8%
5

A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

0.6%
MG Hs Exclusive Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

2.0%

Offside

1.0%

Front

1.0%

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 Exclusive

MG Hs Exclusive — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the MG Hs Exclusive MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the MG Hs Exclusive?
The average MOT pass rate for the MG Hs Exclusive is 92.6% 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 Exclusive?
The most common MOT failures on the MG Hs Exclusive are: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.6%), A tyre seriously damaged (1.3%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (0.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the MG Hs Exclusive reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.6%, the MG Hs Exclusive is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a MG Hs Exclusive?
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 Exclusive?
Typical mileage for the MG Hs Exclusive: 48,100 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Hs Exclusive to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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