MG 5 Exclusive EV

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 590 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

590

Model Years

2020 to 2022

Years Covered

About the MG 5 Exclusive EV

The MG 5 Exclusive EV was MOT tested 590 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 electric versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 91,928 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 60,858 miles.

Compared to the MG brand average of 86%, the MG 5 Exclusive EV performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the MG range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Electric)

£555

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,160

Per month£97/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 5 Exclusive EV?

vs average of all models+10% (82% avg)

vs MG brand average+6% (86% avg)

MG 5 Exclusive EV by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	86%	83	60,858 mi
2021	91%	470	74,709 mi
2020	100%	37	91,928 mi

Questions about the MG 5 Exclusive EV

Is the MG 5 Exclusive EV reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2020 to 2022), the MG 5 Exclusive EV averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 590 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.