2020 MG HS Exclusive 1.5L Petrol · CV20 WTJ

The MG HS Exclusive presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 October 2025 at 48,426 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the vehicle carries a clean advisory sheet across all historical entries. No recurring mechanical or structural faults appear in the DVLA MOT data, indicating the tester identified no worn suspension bushes, corroded subframes, binding calipers, or exhaust emission breaches at any stage. Mileage behaviour in this record is irregular and warrants scrutiny. The car showed 22,224 miles at the 26 July 2023 test, then jumped to 51,478 miles by 18 March 2024 and peaked at 71,131 miles on 21 October 2024 across both a fail and a pass on the same day. By the 2025 test the odometer had dropped to 48,426 miles. Such a reversal is not possible through normal use and points to a clerical error at one or more tests or a replacement instrument cluster, not genuine low annual use. Average yearly distance works out near 8,000 miles only if the latest reading is accepted at face value. A buyer should physically verify the true mileage against service stamps, V5C, and dealer history before purchase. The same-day fail and pass on 21 October 2024 with no defects listed suggests an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, but the DVSA entry gives no stated reason and should be clarified with the test station. Given the absence of advisories on tyres, brake discs, coil springs, or structural integrity, the chassis and consumables show no flagged wear. Still, the unexplained mileage drop means a pre-purchase inspection of the drivetrain, suspension joints, and odometer calibration is prudent to confirm the recorded 48,426 miles reflects reality.