2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 MG HS Exclusive MOT pass rate and common faults

5,671 MOT tests in 2024. 89.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.9%
Failed or needed repairs10.1%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,671 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    137 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  5. Washers: not working0.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    35 marked dangerous
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    26 marked dangerous
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes4.2%
  2. Tyres3.1%
  3. Lights & electrics2.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Suspension0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 MG HS Exclusive?

In 2024, 89.9% of 2021 MG HS Exclusive cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,671 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 MG HS Exclusive?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2021 MG HS Exclusive reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).