2021 MG HS Excite S-A 1.5L Petrol · FH21 XBV

The MG HS presents a clean MOT record with no defects recorded across both tests, indicating a stable and well-maintained vehicle. The most recent test on 30 May 2025 at 30,440 miles passed with zero advisories or failures, which is a strong indicator of sound mechanical and structural condition at that point. With the current date being 18 June 2026, that test is now just over 12 months old, so the certificate remains valid but a fresh inspection would confirm nothing has deteriorated in the interim. The mileage progression tells a clear story. Between 22 June 2024 at 16,954 miles and 30 May 2025 at 30,440 miles, the vehicle covered 13,486 miles in roughly 11 months. That is a significant jump, translating to approximately 14,700 miles per year over that period, well above the overall average of around 6,088 miles per year across its five-year life. This suggests the car may have been used sparingly in its early years and then driven more intensively recently, or it could indicate a long trip or change in ownership pattern. Either way, the higher recent mileage places greater demand on consumable components such as brake pads and discs, tyres, suspension bushes, and drivetrain mounts. No recurring faults appear in the record, which is reassuring. However, the rapid mileage increase in the final year warrants a focused in-person inspection of items that degrade with use rather than age. A buyer should check the condition of the front and rear brake discs and pads for uneven wear or lipping, inspect the tyre tread depth and sidewall condition across all four corners, and examine the suspension for any play in track rod ends, drop links, or wishbone bushes that may have loosened under the heavier recent workload. The underside should be inspected for stone chip damage or early corrosion on the exhaust system and subframes, particularly if the vehicle has been used on salted roads during winter months. The clean MOT history is encouraging, but it should not replace a thorough physical examination. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician, ideally including a road test and a check of fluid levels, coolant condition, and gearbox behaviour, would provide the confidence needed before committing to purchase.