Should I buy a 2021 MG HS 1.5 Petrol Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2021 MG HS 1.5 Petrol Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1Moderate Likelihood

Jerky automatic shifting or premature gearbox failure

Hesitation pulling away, lurching in traffic, delayed shifts, or a transmission warning message.

How to check

Pull away gently from a stop, then creep in slow traffic and make a few light accelerations.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,200

2High Likelihood

TPMS warning faults

Tyre-pressure warning stays on, returns soon after inflation, or appears after tyre work despite normal pressures.

How to check

Start the car and drive for several minutes after the tyres have been set to the correct pressures.

Estimated Repair Cost

£180

3Moderate Likelihood

Windscreen washer system failure

No washer spray, weak spray, or pump noise without fluid reaching the windscreen.

How to check

Use the front washers with the engine running.

Estimated Repair Cost

£140

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 5.5% (93 failed / 1,705 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 9.2% (275 failed / 2,987 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 14.9% (140 failed / 942 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 13.4% (37 failed / 277 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 23.5% (4 failed / 17 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2021 MG HS 1.5 Petrol Automatic

MG HS buying questions

Is a 2021 MG HS worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2021 MG HS 1.5 Petrol Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the MG HS (2021)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying an MG HS?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

Or enter the vehicle manually