MG5 Faults

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What are the faults of a MG Motor UK Mg5
115kW Exclusive EV 53kWh 5dr Auto 2021 with high mileage of 74,000 miles.
I am about to buy one and what are the common errors or problems users find.
They my not bother me or may be important to not to buy
 
I have a 2012 SR Excite on 72k. Few issues with the radio module. Probably won't work on a Tesla super charger.
I bought a second hand 2022 LR Exclusive with 23k on it. It works a treat on a supercharger.
 
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Just sold my 2021 MG5 after 4 years of ownership and I wouldn't say there were any faults worth mentioning. Remember it still has 3 years of warranty remaining (or in your case, however long it takes you to cover 6k miles).
 
Check that the drivers seat is ok and not collapsed.
74k says it's probably an ex lease company car, if so it will have been serviced regularly and the mileage isn't an issue. With the standard range (53kw battery / 48 useable) if the battery's in good condition you should get as much as 220-230 miles in summer down to 140 when it's below freezing.
Don't overload the back end, it's front wheel drive and there's already not enough weight at the front.
I did just shy of 100k in my standard range MG5 with only one fault and that was probably my fault. Just passed 100k in my long range model with no issues at all.
 
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