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With 111,666 currently licensed in the UK, the MG Hs is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Hs 5 stars in 2024, with 90% adult occupant and 85% child protection scores.
It has a 82.8% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, lighting.
Annual running costs are estimated at £1,920 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £160/month or 26p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2024
MOT Pass Rate
82.8%
15,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£160
est. annual total
New From
£26,495
Euro NCAP tested the Hs in 2024 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
90%
Child Occupant
85%
Pedestrian
90%
Safety Assist
74%
Based on 15,000 MOT tests, the Hs has a first-time pass rate of 82.8% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Hs is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old MG Hs are estimated at around £1,920 per year, or £160 per month.
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,070
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Starting from £26,495 new, a MG Hs typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £19,850 | −£6,645 |
| 2 years | 64% | £16,900 | −£9,595 |
| 3 years | 56% | £14,850 | −£11,645 |
| 4 years | 50% | £13,400 | −£13,095 |
| 5 years | 46% | £12,300 | −£14,195 |
| 6 years | 43% | £11,450 | −£15,045 |
| 7 years | 41% | £10,750 | −£15,745 |
| 8 years | 39% | £10,200 | −£16,295 |
| 9 years | 37% | £9,700 | −£16,795 |
| 10 years | 35% | £9,200 | −£17,295 |
There are currently 111,666 licensed and 281 SORN Hss in the UK (111,947 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Hs has a 82.8% first-time MOT pass rate based on 15,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Hs 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2024. It scored 90% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant protection, 90% for vulnerable road users, and 74% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Hs are estimated at around £1,920 per year (£160/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are no known DVSA safety recalls currently listed for the Hs. However, recalls can be issued at any time — enter a specific registration to check.
A new Hs starts from around £26,495. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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