What year MG 5 Excite is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 2021 MG 5 Excite has the highest pass rate at 90.1%, out of 1,199 vehicles tested.

What are the most common MG 5 Excite MOT failures?

The most common MG 5 Excite MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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MG 5 Excite — Reliability by Year

2,842 vehicles · MOT data 2021–2022 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the MG 5 Excite was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

2021

90.1% pass rate · 1,199 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

2022

89.0% pass rate · 1,643 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
2022	89.0%	33,522 mi	1,643
2021	90.1%	38,972 mi	1,199

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