MG 5 Exclusive
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 8,183 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
92%
Total Tests
8,183
Highest Pass Rate
2021 (93%)
Years Covered
3
About the MG 5 Exclusive
The MG 5 Exclusive was MOT tested 8,183 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list electric versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 5,581 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 90%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
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, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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MG 5 Exclusive by Year
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Questions about the MG 5 Exclusive
Is the MG 5 Exclusive reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2020 to 2022), the MG 5 Exclusive averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 8,183 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 93%.
Which year MG 5 Exclusive has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 MG 5 Exclusive has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 90%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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