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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the MG Mg 5 Excite Ev. Check any Mg 5 Excite Ev by registration number below.

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88.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.9%

vs MG Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

MG Mg 5 Excite Ev — MOT Reliability Overview

The MG Mg 5 Excite Ev has an average MOT pass rate of 88.0%, which is 4.9 percentage points above the MG brand average of 83.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Mg 5 Excite Ev is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a MG Mg 5 Excite Ev fails its MOT are a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Mg 5 Excite Ev 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 Mg 5 Excite Ev, 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 Mg 5 Excite Ev performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 31 vehicles

80.6%Good
MG average: 83.1%
Retest Rate

26.7%

2021

Based on 537 vehicles

88.6%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

11.0%

Mileage at 3yr

128k mi

2020

Based on 65 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

4.5%

Mileage at 3yr

119k mi

0

Based on 302 vehicles

90.7%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Mileage at 5yr

55k mi

Top MOT Failures — MG Mg 5 Excite Ev

The most common reasons a MG Mg 5 Excite Ev fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

3.5%
2

A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

3.0%
3

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.6%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

2.0%
MG Mg 5 Excite Ev Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Offside

3.2%

Rear Nearside

3.2%

Front Nearside

3.2%

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95.5% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for MG Mg 5 Excite Ev

MG Mg 5 Excite Ev — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the MG Mg 5 Excite Ev MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the MG Mg 5 Excite Ev?
The average MOT pass rate for the MG Mg 5 Excite Ev is 88.0% 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 Mg 5 Excite Ev?
The most common MOT failures on the MG Mg 5 Excite Ev are: A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (3.5%), A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (3.0%), Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the MG Mg 5 Excite Ev reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 88.0%, the MG Mg 5 Excite Ev 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 Mg 5 Excite Ev?
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 Mg 5 Excite Ev?
Typical mileage for the MG Mg 5 Excite Ev: 127,539 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mg 5 Excite Ev to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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