Mg HS EXCITE PHEV AUTO - 2022
65.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mg HS EXCITE PHEV AUTO, model year 2022.
Sample size: 220 cars, 309 tests and 203 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 220 cars
The 2022 MG HS EXCITE PHEV AUTO has an overall defect rate of 66 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly better than the yearly average of 70 per 100, showing a relative improvement of 6%. Notably, this model stands out positively in categories such as steering, where it recorded no defects compared to the average rate of 0.46%, and has fewer issues with lights and electrics as well. However, it performs worse in the brakes category, with a defect rate of 60% compared to the average of 30%. Mileage trends indicate that the defect rate increases with mileage, particularly in the higher mileage brackets.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 220 cars
Categories
Brakes
▼ 90.7% worse
59.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 8.8% worse
13.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 52.3% better
5.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 40.0% better
49.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 18.8% better
1.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 53.8% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 9.5% better
1.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 65
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 31
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 13
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 8
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Serious faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Service brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A body panel or body component: damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 1