2020 MG HS Exclusive 1.5L Petrol · AF70 EXB

The 2020 MG HS Exclusive presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 15 September 2025 at 40,749 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is particularly telling because it follows a failure just nine months earlier on 6 September 2024 at 31,858 miles, where the tester flagged a nearside headlamp aim set too high. The defect was minor and cosmetic in nature, relating to beam alignment rather than structural or mechanical integrity, and the subsequent pass confirms it was promptly corrected. No recurring faults appear across the full record, and the vehicle has not presented any suspension, braking, exhaust, or structural corrosion concerns in any of its four documented tests. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the September 2023 test at 24,182 miles and the September 2024 test at 31,858 miles, the car covered 7,676 miles in twelve months. The following year, from September 2024 to September 2025, the odometer moved just 207 miles, indicating the vehicle saw very little use in its most recent tested period. This low recent mileage raises no mechanical red flags, but a buyer should verify the car has not stood idle for extended periods, as prolonged parking can cause flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and degraded rubber bushes or seals. The MOT record is sparse in terms of mechanical defects, which limits what can be inferred about the condition of the drivetrain, suspension, and braking components. The sole advisory history relates to headlamp alignment, a straightforward adjustment with no bearing on the vehicle's structural integrity or running gear. A buyer should still inspect the underside for corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points, as these are not always visible during a standard MOT but can deteriorate on a six-year-old SUV. Check the condition of all four tyres for uneven wear, which could indicate alignment issues or neglected suspension bushes not yet severe enough to trigger a test failure. The brake discs and pads, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be examined for wear proportional to the recorded mileage, particularly given the jump from 24,182 to 31,858 miles in a single year. The clean September 2025 pass provides reasonable confidence that these systems were within acceptable tolerances at that time, but a physical inspection and test drive remain essential to confirm nothing has deteriorated in the nine months since. Overall, the record suggests a vehicle that has been maintained to a competent standard with no persistent or escalating faults.