Mg 5 exclusive
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 8,183 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
92%
Total Tests
8,183
Best Year
2021 (93%)
Years Covered
3
About the Mg 5 exclusive
The Mg 5 exclusive has been tested 8,183 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as electric.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 5,581 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 90%. With just a 3 point spread, the 5 exclusive is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The MG 5 EXCLUSIVE has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 37,297 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 46,669 miles.
Compared to the Mg brand average of 86%, the 5 exclusive performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mg range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Mg 5 exclusive?
Mg 5 exclusive by Year
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