Mg B gt vs Mg Hs excite phev auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mg B gt
75%
MOT pass rate · 47,800 vehicles
Mg Hs excite phev auto
90%
MOT pass rate · 1,275 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mg Hs excite phev auto is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mg B gt | Mg Hs excite phev auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 56,621 mi | 39,231 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 47,800 | 1,275 |
Most common faults
Mg B gt
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Mg Hs excite phev auto
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mg Hs excite phev auto is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.