Mg Hs excite vs Mg Metro: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mg Hs excite
88%
MOT pass rate · 5,772 vehicles
More reliable
Mg Metro
70%
MOT pass rate · 99,203 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mg Hs excite is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mg Hs excite | Mg Metro |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 29,962 mi | 69,393 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5,772 | 99,203 |
Most common faults
Mg Hs excite
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside 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))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))
Mg Metro
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mg Hs excite is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Mg Hs excite report Full Mg Metro report Most reliable cars
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.