2021 MG HS Exclusive 1.5L Petrol · LD71 VUS

With only two MOT tests on record for this 2021 MG HS Exclusive, the roadworthiness picture is necessarily limited but reveals a vehicle that has cleared both statutory examinations without any failures. The most recent test on 15 December 2025 produced a pass alongside three advisory items, while the earlier test on 7 January 2025 recorded no defects at all. The three advisories from late 2025 sit across three distinct mechanical systems — front tyres and rear brake discs — suggesting that wear-related deterioration is beginning to surface rather than indicating any single point of chronic weakness. Given the sparsity of the test history, any trend assessment must be cautious, though nothing in the available record raises immediate concern over structural integrity, corrosion, or major mechanical components. Recorded mileage stands at 36,676 miles across a vehicle that is approaching five years of age, equating to roughly 7,335 miles per year on average. This accumulation rate is broadly consistent with typical private-use patterns and implies steady, moderate usage rather than extremes of high-mileage driving or extended periods of standing. Mechanically, this kind of usage profile tends to keep consumables — brake pads, discs, tyres, and fluids — progressing through their service life at a predictable pace without the accelerated wear seen on high-mileage examples or the dried seals and degraded rubber associated with long-term storage. There is no indication in the record of a mileage drop or a multi-year lay-up that would warrant concern over dormant corrosion, perished coolant hoses, or stale brake fluid, though the limited testing history means any gaps between tests have not been independently verified. The advisory noting that the offside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge suggests uneven tyre wear, which on a front-wheel-drive SUV of this type is commonly linked to suspension geometry, wheel alignment, or worn suspension components rather than simple tyre ageing. On a test drive, the buyer should pay close attention to steering pull, vibration through the steering wheel at speed, and any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps or uneven surfaces, as these symptoms can indicate worn wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar links, or top mount bearings. The nearside front tyre advisory for slight damage, cracking, or perishing on a 2021 vehicle is somewhat early for rubber deterioration and warrants a visual inspection for sidewall bulges or cracking in the tread grooves, which can be influenced by prolonged under-inflation or kerbing impacts. The rear brake disc advisory for wear, pitting, or scoring points to surface degradation on the rear discs, which on the MG HS is a known area where corrosion and scoring can develop even at modest mileages, particularly on vehicles used predominantly for short journeys where the rear brakes do less work. During a test drive, the buyer should listen for any grinding or scraping noise from the rear wheels, feel for any pulsation through the brake pedal under firm application, and check that the handbrake holds the vehicle effectively on an incline. Additionally, while not flagged in the MOT record, it would be prudent to inspect the underside for any signs of oil leakage from the engine or transmission, condition of the exhaust system for corrosion at joints and mounting rubbers, and the general state of the underbody protection given the limited MOT history available to verify long-term structural condition.