MG 5 Exclusive (2022)
2022 MG 5 Exclusive
CarHunch analysed 4,699 real MOT records for the 2022 MG 5 Exclusive. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 MG 5 Exclusive passes its MOT on the first attempt 89.2% of the time, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 6.5% of vehicles—this is a solid reliability picture for a budget-conscious buyer. At an average mileage of 35,833 miles for a two-year-old car, these vehicles are running typical miles, and the low failure rate of 0.28 per vehicle suggests most issues are minor when they do emerge. The average advisory count of 1.4 per test points to some wear accumulating—mainly minor niggles rather than serious problems—which is perfectly normal for this age and mileage bracket. Before committing to purchase, get a full service history check and have a pre-buy inspection focus on the gearbox and electronics, as these are common weak spots on budget Chinese cars.
What to check before buying a 2022 MG 5 Exclusive
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 MG 5 Exclusive vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2022 MG 5 Exclusive vehicles fall between 22,351 and 45,172 miles.
2022 MG 5 Exclusive — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 4,506 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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