MG Zs Exclusive (2018)
2018 MG Zs Exclusive
CarHunch analysed 116 real MOT records for the 2018 MG Zs Exclusive. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 MG ZS Exclusive posts an 82.7% first-time pass rate, which edges ahead of the UK average by 2.7 percentage points—a respectable showing. Crucially, none of the 116 vehicles analysed have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is genuinely reassuring for a budget-friendly SUV of this age.
With a median mileage of 37,773 miles for a six-year-old car, these examples are running well below the typical 60,000-mile mark, suggesting owners have treated them gently. The average of just 0.3 failures per vehicle and virtually no advisory issues indicates straightforward running costs, but you should still have any pre-purchase example inspected by an independent mechanic to confirm maintenance history.
What to check before buying a 2018 MG Zs 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (90%) | 104 | 91.3% | 0.34 |
| Petrol (10%) | 12 | 8.3% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 MG Zs 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 2018 MG Zs Exclusive vehicles fall between 30,502 and 46,645 miles.
2018 MG Zs Exclusive — Still on the Road
51 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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