2022 Mg Hs Exclusive S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,436 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Mg Hs Exclusive S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 92.7% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.8% in the 60-90k group versus 5.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.9% | 190 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 186 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.1% | 138 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 118 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 43 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.4% | 27 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 210 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 116 |
| 3 | Washers | 99 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 75 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 71 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 42 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 17.8% | 1,149 |
| 2 | Other defects | 9.7% | 625 |
| 3 | Tyres | 8.8% | 565 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.4% | 153 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 96 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 65 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 4,607 | 5.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,739 | 10.9% |
| 60-90k | 81 | 14.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 302 | 6.0% |
| 2025 | 6,081 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Hs Exclusive S-A
Before buying a 2022 Mg Hs Exclusive S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.9% 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 (2.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.1% 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 Exclusive S-As pass their MOT?
92.7% of the 6,436 2022 Mg Hs Exclusive S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Mg Hs Exclusive S-A?
Tyres, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.9%).
Does the 2022 Hs Exclusive S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.7% in the 0-30k band to 14.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,436 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.