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MG ZS EXCITE EV (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 1,336 real MOT tests in 2024.

MOT Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests (2024)

1,336

Avg Mileage

23,945 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£945

Is the 2021 MG ZS EXCITE EV reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 8 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the MG brand average of 86%.

At 3 years old, 90% of MG ZS EXCITE EVs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 1,336 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 23,945 miles.

How does the 2021 MG ZS EXCITE EV compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars2472th out of 3,373(top 73%)
Rank among all MG models66th out of 155(top 43%)
vs national average+8% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average-2% (92% avg)
vs MG average+4% (86% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 MG ZS EXCITE EV has 23,945 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

How much does a 2021 MG ZS EXCITE EV cost to run?

Fuel (Electric, 0cc)
£500
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£945
Per month£79/mo

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

MG ZS EXCITE EV by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202190%1,33623,945 mi
202090%1,31630,354 mi
201988%27938,633 mi

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About the 2021 MG ZS EXCITE EV

The 2021 MG ZS EXCITE EV is a electric with a 0cc electric engine. 1,336 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 23,945 miles at 3 years old, MG ZS EXCITE EV owners drive about as much as the UK average.

What does it cost to own a 2021 MG ZS EXCITE EV?

Total estimated annual running cost is £945 79/month), broken down as £500 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 90% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

MG ZS EXCITE EV Reliability Trend

The MG ZS EXCITE EV has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2021 MG ZS EXCITE EV

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet.

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