MG HS Exclusive
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 5,919 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
5,919
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (94%)
Years Covered
4
About the MG HS Exclusive
The MG HS Exclusive was MOT tested 5,919 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2019 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 93%. 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 1,791 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.
Reliability Trend
The MG HS Exclusive has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 32,480 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 26,265 miles.
Compared to the MG brand average of 86%, the HS Exclusive performs 7 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 Exclusive by Year
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Questions about the MG HS Exclusive
Is the MG HS Exclusive reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2019 to 2022), the MG HS Exclusive averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 5,919 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 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 Exclusive has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 MG HS Exclusive 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.
Are newer MG HS Exclusives more reliable?
The MG HS Exclusive has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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