MG MG 5 Exclusive EV (2021)
2021 MG MG 5 Exclusive EV
CarHunch analysed 203 real MOT records for the 2021 MG MG 5 Exclusive EV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 MG MG 5 EV is a reliably built car, with a first-time pass rate of 90.5% that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%. The dangerous defect rate of 18.2% is worth noting—it's not alarming, but it's high enough that you should factor in a pre-purchase inspection before committing.
At around 60,000 miles for a three-year-old car, these vehicles are running at typical mileage for their age, and the low failure count (0.89 per vehicle) suggests the EV drivetrain is holding up well. The 2.1 advisories per car point to minor wear rather than serious problems—check brake fluid condition and tyre wear closely during any inspection, and budget for the occasional advisory when you own one.
What to check before buying a 2021 MG MG 5 Exclusive EV
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 MG 5 Exclusive EV 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 MG 5 Exclusive EV vehicles fall between 45,034 and 77,430 miles.
2021 MG MG 5 Exclusive EV — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 196 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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