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MG HS Common
As of 2026 Q1, 120,451 MG HSs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2019 Q4. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 28,843 (31.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 120,451 on the road.
Rarer than 4% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the HS
The MG HS is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Chinese automobile manufacturer SAIC Motor under the British MG marque. The vehicle was launched in 2018, replacing the MG GS. In MG's global line-up, the HS is positioned above the subcompact ZS. The second generation HS was launched in 2024 as a rebranded and redesigned version of the Chinese market second generation Roewe RX5.
MG HS — questions & answers
How many MG HS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 120,451 MG HS were still registered in the UK — 120,104 licensed and on the road, plus 347 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MG HS rare?
The MG HS is common, with 120,451 still on the road, making it rarer than 4% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MG HS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MG HS on UK roads rose by 28,843 (31.5%).
What fuel do most MG HS use?
Most MG HS run on petrol — about 73% of those still registered, with the rest split across plug-in hybrid, hybrid.
When did the MG HS peak?
The MG HS peaked at 120,451 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2019 Q4.