2022 Mg Hs Excite S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 2,788 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Mg Hs Excite S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.9% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 23.1% in the 60-90k group versus 7.3% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

2,788

MOT tests analysed

9.1%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Mg Hs Excite S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.4%	123
2	Lighting & signalling	4.1%	114
3	Brakes	2.6%	72
4	Visibility	2.5%	69
5	Seat belts & restraints	0.9%	24
6	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	12

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Mg Hs Excite S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	115
2	Tyre pressure monitoring system	66
3	Washers	60
4	Brake pads	48
5	Brake discs	34
6	Wipers	23

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Mg Hs Excite S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	17.6%	492
2	Other defects	11.3%	316
3	Tyres	10.2%	284
4	Suspension	2.1%	59
5	Visibility	1.9%	52
6	Lighting & signalling	1.3%	36

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 Hs Excite S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	2,064	7.3%
30-60k	684	13.7%
60-90k	39	23.1%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 Hs Excite S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	89	3.4%
2025	2,690	9.3%

What to check before buying a 2022 Hs Excite S-A

Before buying a 2022 Mg Hs Excite S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.4% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Lighting & signalling (4.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Brakes (2.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2022 Mg Hs Excite S-As pass their MOT?

90.9% of the 2,788 2022 Mg Hs Excite S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.1% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Mg Hs Excite S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.1%).

Does the 2022 Hs Excite S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 23.1% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 2,788 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.