MG HS Excite PHEV Auto (2021)
2021 MG HS Excite PHEV Auto
CarHunch analysed 454 real MOT records for the 2021 MG HS Excite PHEV Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 MG HS EXCITE PHEV AUTO is a strong performer, with a first-time pass rate of 91.3% well ahead of the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 5.1% of vehicles. This is a genuinely reliable hybrid option for its age and price point.
At around 28,290 miles median, these cars are running low for a three-year-old, which partly explains the clean MOT record. When failures do occur, they're minor (0.22 per vehicle on average), though advisories are fairly common at 1.7 per vehicle—typical wear-and-tear items. Have any advisories inspected during a pre-purchase check, particularly around the hybrid battery and electrical systems, as hybrid-specific repairs can be expensive if neglected.
What to check before buying a 2021 MG HS Excite PHEV Auto
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 2021 MG HS Excite PHEV Auto 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 2021 MG HS Excite PHEV Auto vehicles fall between 20,683 and 40,812 miles.
MOT History Averages
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