MG HS Excite S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 2,726 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests
2,726
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (94%)
Years Covered
3
About the MG HS Excite S-A
The MG HS Excite S-A was MOT tested 2,726 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), 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 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 645 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 92%. With just a 2 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 27,261 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 18,263 miles.
Compared to the MG brand average of 86%, the HS Excite S-A performs 8 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 HS Excite S-A by Year
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Questions about the MG HS Excite S-A
Is the MG HS Excite S-A reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2020 to 2022), the MG HS Excite S-A averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 2,726 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 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.
Which year MG HS Excite S-A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 MG HS Excite S-A has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 92%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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