2019 MG HS: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the MG HS first registered in 2019: we looked at the 288 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 288 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What goes wrong more than usual on a 2019 MG HS?
Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2019 MG HS than on all cars registered in 2019.
- Brake discs2.6× usualMG HS22.2% All 2019 cars8.7%
Failed outright at MOT: 1.4%, against 0.4% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £150–£350 our estimateAt the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.
Common 2019 MG HS MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2019 MG HS MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes26% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres20% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics5% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Seats and seatbelts4% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
- Suspension4% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors3% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Known faults on the 2019 MG HS
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Infotainment crashes and electronic glitches
Owners report frequent electronic glitches, mainly the infotainment crashing, plus central locking failures and battery drain. MG came last of 30 makers in What Car?'s survey, with long waits for diagnosis.
At the viewing: Use the screen, lock and unlock several times, and check the warranty status.
- All engines
Noisy clutch release bearing and rear disc wear
Noisy clutch release bearings and early wear of the rear brake discs are reported.
At the viewing: Listen when pressing the clutch, and look at the rear discs.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2019 MG HS
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- What has been fixed under warranty?
- Any recent work on the brake discs? (Flagged at MOT 2.6× as often on the 2019 MG HS as on other cars the same age.)
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the MG HS compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 2,381 | Tyres 14% |
| 2022 | 19,854 | Brakes 22% |
| 2021 | 16,565 | Brakes 21% |
| 2020 | 9,118 | Brakes 22% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of MG HS cars first registered in 2019. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score