2021 MG HS Exclusive 1.5L Petrol · LB71 AAE

A pattern of rear brake wear and front tyre perishing advisories has begun to define this MG HS's roadworthiness profile, with both front tyres and offside rear brake components flagged at the April 2026 test alongside a further offside rear brake disc advisory carried over from the 2025 examination. Two MOT tests are recorded across 2025 and 2026, both resulting in passes, but the consistency of the offside rear brake disc advisory across consecutive years is the most telling element: the same component was noted as worn, pitted or scored on both occasions, suggesting a recurring issue that did not resolve between tests. The addition of offside rear brake pad wear, bilateral front tyre perishing, and a nearside rear tyre advisory at the most recent test indicates that deterioration is progressing rather than abating, even though nothing has yet crossed the threshold into a failure. The recorded mileage of 35,624 against an approximate five-year age equates to around 7,125 miles annually, which sits broadly within typical usage parameters for a vehicle of this type. There is no evidence of an extended off-road period, nor any anomalous jump in mileage between the two recorded tests, so the usage profile appears consistent rather than sporadic. Mechanically, this rate of accumulation is sufficient to generate normal wear on consumable items such as brake pads, discs, and tyres, but it is not high enough to predict imminent major drivetrain or suspension component failure based on mileage alone. The concerns here are component-specific rather than age-related. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority on inspection is the rear brake system. The offside rear disc has been flagged in two successive tests as pitted or scored, and a test drive should include firm pedal applications from moderate speed to detect any pulsation through the pedal, which would confirm runout beyond serviceable limits. With the offside rear pads now also noted as wearing thin, a thorough visual inspection of pad material thickness and disc lip measurement via a garage is advisable before purchase, as the disc condition may have reached a point where pad replacement alone will not restore acceptable braking performance. Binding or sticking of the offside rear caliper should be checked for by confirming the wheel rotates freely by hand when jacked and that the vehicle does not pull toward that side under braking. The tyre condition warrants equal attention. All four tyres were flagged at the 2026 test for perishing or slight damage, with the front pair noted specifically, and on a close visual inspection look for cracking in the sidewall grooves and between the tread blocks, as perishing rubber compromises grip in wet conditions and may fail early. Suspension and steering components have not been flagged in the available record, but listen for clonks or knocking over uneven surfaces and verify that the steering remains centred without drift, as any underlying wear would not yet have surfaced as an advisory at this mileage rate. Finally, a thorough underside inspection for any developing corrosion, particularly around suspension arms and subframe mounting points, is sensible given the pattern of component wear beginning to emerge.