MG HS MOT pass rate
93.9% of 15,528 MG HS MOT tests pass.
The HS passes its MOT 93.9% of the time — well above the average across all MG models, which sits at 84.6%.
The MG HS passes its MOT 93.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 93.9% at 0–3 years versus 93.9% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.9% | 8,603 | 24,128 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.9% | 6,925 | 27,896 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MG HS
The most common reason the MG HS fails its MOT is brakes — present in 37.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 37.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 26.0% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 24.3% | Too high |
| Visibility | 17.3% | Not working |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.7% | Inscription illegible |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.9% | Not functioning as intended |
| Suspension | 1.8% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Road Wheels | 0.8% | Fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.6% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related MG models
- MG ZS — 86.8% pass rate
- MG 3 — 81.4% pass rate
- MG TF — 74.3% pass rate
- MG MGF — 70.1% pass rate
- MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH — 91.7% pass rate
- MG 5 — 92.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MG HS?
- 93.9% of MG HS MOT tests pass, based on 15,528 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MG HS?
- The most common reason the MG HS fails its MOT is brakes — present in 37.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
- Does this show the MG HS's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MG service history guide for how to check and keep one.