2021 MG Hs Exclusive Phev Auto MOT pass rate: 94.1% (2,332 tests)
Is the 2021 Hs Exclusive Phev Auto getting worse?
Pass rate of 2021-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 95.1% +4.4 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 93.3% +3.1 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2021 Hs Exclusive Phev Auto
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 82 | 40.2% |
| 2 | Brakes | 49 | 24.0% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 20 | 9.8% |
| 4 | Visibility | 20 | 9.8% |
| 5 | Suspension | 10 | 4.9% |
| 6 | Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6 | 2.9% |
All Hs Exclusive Phev Auto years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (this page) | 2,332 | 94.1% | +3.7 pts | 28,916 |
| 2022 | 2,090 | 92.8% | +1.6 pts | 26,234 |
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FAQs
Is a 2021 MG Hs Exclusive Phev Auto reliable?
2021-registered examples passed 94.1% of their MOT tests (2,332 tests, 2023–2025), +3.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 5 years old with a median 28,916 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2021 Hs Exclusive Phev Auto?
The median tested example shows 28,916 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.