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MG HS Exclusive S-A reliability

MOT pass rates & common faults · 7,113 real DVSA tests · 2024

Across 7,113 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 92% of MG HS Exclusive S-A cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and suspension.

92%
pass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age · beats 68% of similar-age models
In line with fleet
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MOT pass rate by age

Up to 3 years
5,094 tests · fleet 89%
In line with fleet
92%
4 to 7 years
2,019 tests · fleet 85%
+6.3 pts vs fleet
91%

Where the HS Exclusive S-A tends to fail

Share of MG HS Exclusive S-A cars aged up to 3 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.

Suspension100
Brakes98
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics99

Holds up better than average on body & structure, suspension, visibility.

Common questions

Is the MG HS Exclusive S-A reliable?

On 2024 MOT data the MG HS Exclusive S-A is about average for its age: 92% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 68% of similar-age models.

What is the MOT pass rate for a MG HS Exclusive S-A?

First-time MOT pass rates for the MG HS Exclusive S-A in 2024: up to 3 years, 92%; and 4 to 7 years, 91%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.

What commonly fails on a MG HS Exclusive S-A MOT?

No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the MG HS Exclusive S-A versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).

Other MG models

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