Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 MG MG 5 Exclusive EV?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 MG MG 5 Exclusive EV?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 MG MG 5 Exclusive EV?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 MG MG 5 Exclusive EV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 203 vehicles, the 2021 MG MG 5 Exclusive EV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 MG MG 5 Exclusive EV?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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MG MG 5 Exclusive EV (2021)

203 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.5% first-time pass rate

2021 MG MG 5 Exclusive EV

CarHunch analysed 203 real MOT records for the 2021 MG MG 5 Exclusive EV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2021 MG MG 5 Exclusive EV — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

18.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.89

Over 7.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

60k

Middle half: 45k–77k

For context

These stats describe 203 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 203 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 266 MG MG 5 Exclusive EV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 35.3%

Silver 21.8%

White 18.8%

Blue 13.5%

Red 10.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 MG MG 5 Exclusive EV vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

60,338

typical

45,034

low mileage

77,430

high mileage

Half of all 2021 MG MG 5 Exclusive EV vehicles fall between 45,034 and 77,430 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 45,034 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 45,034–77,430 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 MG MG 5 Exclusive EVs sit.

⚠ Over 104,530 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 MG MG 5 Exclusive EV — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 MG MG 5 Exclusive EVs are 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

7.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.89

Avg failures per vehicle

2.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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