2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 MG HS MOT pass rate and common faults

814 MOT tests in 2024. 90.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time90.2%
Failed or needed repairs9.8%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 814 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    17 marked dangerous
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%
  4. Washers: not working0.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.7%
    10 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    8 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres3.2%
  2. Brakes3.1%
  3. Lights & electrics2.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 MG HS?

In 2024, 90.2% of 2020 MG HS cars passed their MOT first time, across 814 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 MG HS?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 MG HS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).