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MG HS EXCITE S-A (2022)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 133 real MOT tests in 2024.

MOT Pass Rate

97%

Total Tests (2024)

133

Avg Mileage

18,263 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,582

Is the 2022 MG HS EXCITE S-A reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 15 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the MG brand average of 86%.

At 2 years old, 97% of MG HS EXCITE S-As from 2022 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 133 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 18,263 miles.

How does the 2022 MG HS EXCITE S-A compare?

Rank among all 2022 cars283th out of 1,059(top 27%)
Rank among all MG models7th out of 155(top 5%)
vs national average+15% (82% avg)
vs 2022 cars average+3% (94% avg)
vs MG average+11% (86% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2022 MG HS EXCITE S-A has 18,263 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 14,800 miles for a 2-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

How much does a 2022 MG HS EXCITE S-A cost to run?

Fuel (Petrol, 1490cc)
£1,137
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,582
Per month£132/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

MG HS EXCITE S-A by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202297%13318,263 mi
202192%1,94825,683 mi
202094%64527,261 mi

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About the 2022 MG HS EXCITE S-A

The 2022 MG HS EXCITE S-A is a small family car with a 1490cc petrol engine. 133 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. Among all cars from 2022, the average MOT pass rate is 94%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 18,263 miles at 2 years old, MG HS EXCITE S-A owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2022 MG HS EXCITE S-A Fuel Costs

The 1490cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2022 MG HS EXCITE S-A?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,582 132/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 97% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

MG HS EXCITE S-A Reliability Trend

The MG HS EXCITE S-A has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.

Alternatives to the 2022 MG HS EXCITE S-A

The MG HS EXCITE S-A is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol small family cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: