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MG HS Excite

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 2,663 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

2,663

Model Years

2020 to 2022

Years Covered

3

About the MG HS Excite

The MG HS Excite was MOT tested 2,663 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 petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 29,323 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 29,014 miles.

Compared to the MG brand average of 86%, the HS Excite performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the MG range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1490cc)
£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 2022 details

How reliable is the MG HS Excite?

vs average of all models+10% (82% avg)
vs MG brand average+6% (86% avg)

MG HS Excite by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202293%12229,014 mi
202192%1,72425,869 mi
202092%81729,323 mi

Questions about the MG HS Excite

Is the MG HS Excite reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2020 to 2022), the MG HS Excite averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 2,663 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.

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