2019 Mg Hs-Exclusive — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 372 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Mg Hs-Exclusive, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 3.5% | 13 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.2% | 12 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.4% | 9 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 8 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 4 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 1 |
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 | 10 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 3 | Washers | 8 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 7 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 6 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
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 | 22.9% | 85 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.0% | 56 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.6% | 32 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.8% | 14 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 2 |
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 | 203 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 157 | 9.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 87 | 3.5% |
| 2023 | 86 | 8.1% |
| 2024 | 92 | 6.5% |
| 2025 | 105 | 13.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Hs-Exclusive
Before buying a 2019 Mg Hs-Exclusive, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 3.5% of tests for this year.
- Brakes (3.5% 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.
- Tyres (3.2% 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.
- Visibility (2.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2019 Mg Hs-Exclusives pass their MOT?
91.9% of the 372 2019 Mg Hs-Exclusive MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Mg Hs-Exclusive?
Brakes, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by tyres (3.2%).
Does the 2019 Hs-Exclusive get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 9.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 372 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.