MG HS Trophy S-A (2024)
Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 37 MOT tests in 2024.
Annual Cost
£1,853
£154/month
MOT Pass Rate
97%
Excellent
Road Tax
£200
Standard rate/year
Est. Insurance
Grp 12-25
1490cc Petrol
Great Choice
97% pass rate, £1,853/year to run. 15 points above average.
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Annual Running Costs
~42 mpg
Standard rate (from April 2017)
Low estimate due to excellent reliability
Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).
Reliability Verdict
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 15 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the MG brand average of 86%.
97% of MOT tests on MG HS Trophy S-As from 2024 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were under a year old. That's based on 37 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 1,832 miles.
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About the 2024 MG HS Trophy S-A
The 2024 MG HS Trophy S-A is a small family car. Our records list a 1490cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 37 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. Among all models from 2024, the average MOT pass rate is 98%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.
2024 MG HS Trophy 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 £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2024 MG HS Trophy S-A?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,853 (£154/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 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.
Common Issues to Watch For
These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.
Service History
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Running Costs Compared
How the 2024 MG HS Trophy S-A stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.
| Car | Pass Rate | Fuel/yr | Tax/yr | Est. Ins. Group | Total/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG HS Trophy S-A(2024) | 97% | £1,398 | £200 | Grp 12-25 | £1,853 |
| MINI Cooper(2022) | 96% | £1,398 | £200 | Grp 12-25 | £1,853same |
| Kia Sportage(2022) | 92% | £1,398 | £200 | Grp 12-25 | £1,853same |
| MINI Countryman(2022) | 96% | £1,398 | £200 | Grp 12-25 | £1,853same |
| Vauxhall Corsa Elite Edition(2022) | 94% | £1,175 | £200 | Grp 5-15 | £1,630-£223 |
Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.
Questions about the 2024 MG HS Trophy S-A
Is the 2024 MG HS Trophy S-A reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 97% of MOT tests on 2024 MG HS Trophy S-As ended in a pass, from 37 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
How much does a 2024 MG HS Trophy S-A cost to run?
Our estimate is £1,853 a year (£154 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.
What is the MOT pass rate for a 2024 MG HS Trophy S-A?
97% of 37 MOT tests on the 2024 MG HS Trophy S-A ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 28th of 39 models first registered in 2024 (bottom half).
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