2021 MG HS: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Diesel versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2021 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.
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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 | 19,853 | Brakes 22% |
| 2020 | 9,117 | Brakes 22% |
| 2019 | 288 | Brakes 26% |