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MG HS

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 274 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

94%

Total Tests

274

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (96%)

Years Covered

2

About the MG HS

The MG HS was MOT tested 274 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 96% from 134 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 5 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 34,516 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 24,498 miles.

Compared to the MG brand average of 86%, the HS performs 8 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the MG range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1500cc)
£1,398
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,853
Per month£154/mo

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.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the MG HS?

vs average of all models+12% (82% avg)
vs MG brand average+8% (86% avg)
Best to worst year spread5 percentage points

MG HS by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202196%13424,498 mi
202091%14034,516 mi

Questions about the MG HS

Is the MG HS reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the MG HS averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 274 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 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 96%.

Which year MG HS has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 MG HS has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 91%, a 5 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

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