2020 MG HS Exclusive · 4,201 MOT tests
2020 MG HS Exclusive reliability
2020 MG HS Exclusives fail 8% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 HS Exclusive years (4,201 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MG HS Exclusives: 8.3%)
- 8%
- first-time fail rate (all MG HS Exclusives: 8.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 25,397
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,201
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: about average for its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 2.5% of tests fail here (40% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 MG HS Exclusive
Fail rate by area
- Brakes2.5%
- Tyres1.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Suspension0.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.12%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.69%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.57%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Windscreen washers not working 0.48%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.43%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.43%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (9.9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.76%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.28%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.07%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.79%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.5%)
Other years
Every MG HS Exclusive year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 MG HS Exclusive reliable?
2020 MG HS Exclusives fail 8% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 HS Exclusive years (4,201 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 MG HS Exclusive MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.12% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (0.69% of tests), brake discs significantly worn (0.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 MG HS Exclusive have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 MG HS Exclusive shows 25,397 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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