MG5 Upholstery Wear

[Caramaddy]

I have read some threads regarding seat wear in MG models. The photo below was taken from an advert on AutoTrader - the car has done 127,000 miles. Not sure of the year but it is a long range version.
Obviously I have no idea how the vehicle has been used, for example as a Taxi or just a single high mileage user.

The drivers seat wear in the photo looks reasonable.

I would post the advert but I am not sure of the Forum Rules regarding posting an advert. It is with an MG Dealer and is up for £8,390.

Photo of the drivers seat wear was the main point of this post

 

[Alb]

Some bolster wear would be normal at this mileage so that doesn't look too bad.
Of course, the size and weight of the driver plays a big part in this!

 

[Caramaddy]

Some bolster wear would be normal at this mileage so that doesn't look too bad.
Of course, the size and weight of the driver plays a big part in this!

Exactly, it depends on how it was used for 127,000 miles.

 

[Ian MG5]

My drivers bolster on the seat base split in multiple places just after a year (6000 miles)
£184 for the seat base cover from MG and about 1.5 hours for me to fit it

 

[Greyhoundowner]

My drivers bolster on the seat base split in multiple places just after a year (6000 miles)
£184 for the seat base cover from MG and about 1.5 hours for me to fit it

My 2021 MG5 Has worn badly at 32k with no abuse, wondering how they will treat on end of lease?

 

[Ian MG5]

That’s exactly how mine looked after a year and 6000 miles
Not good

 

[Greyhoundowner]

At least I have a ball park figure for replacement, and pictures from Web & here for ammunition. Definitely not a fake leather fan.

 

[Caramaddy]

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Out of interest - is there something hard under that crease?

 

[Gomev]

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Do you normally have things in your back pocket ?

 

[Greyhoundowner]

Nothing hard under it and nothing in my pocket, I’m sure wear is just from me getting in and out.

 

[AndyB87]

My drivers bolster on the seat base split in multiple places just after a year (6000 miles)
£184 for the seat base cover from MG and about 1.5 hours for me to fit it

Hi Ian, do you know the part number for the seat base cover by chance?

 

[AndrewGr]

Mine has started splitting on the bottom seat bolster after 3 years/23k miles. Comforting to know that replacements won't break the bank, but does anyone know any good lines to take with MG to threaten them with a 'not fit for purpose' claim? The vinyl driver's seat in my 50 year old MG Midget is in no worse condition!!

 

[AndyB87]

Mine has started splitting on the bottom seat bolster after 3 years/23k miles. Comforting to know that replacements won't break the bank, but does anyone know any good lines to take with MG to threaten them with a 'not fit for purpose' claim? The vinyl driver's seat in my 50 year old MG Midget is in no worse condition!!

It is pretty appaling that they wear to this extent. My previous Excite obviously had cloth seats, but 40k+ miles and no wear. Bought my Exclusive at 21k miles and the pleather seat base bolster was already splitting.

 

[boomish]

I saw a warning on this from a video by James & Kate the Cleevely mobile repairs team. So fitted seat covers/protectors. I can see that edge of the drivers seat always gets ruffled.

 

[Jomarkh]

Has anyone found a product to treat the pleather to stop it splitting?

 

[FatSting]

I've also fitted seat covers. They're leather and perforated and are much nicer in hot weather

 

[SteveChelt]

I've also fitted seat covers. They're leather and perforated and are much nicer in hot weather

Which seat covers did you fit? I want something for the hot weather and to stop my seat splitting any more.

 

[FatSting]

Which seat covers did you fit? I want something for the hot weather and to stop my seat splitting any more.

I used these

Ultra Car Mats - Custom Fitted Car Mats

Ultra Car Mats is a leading retailer for custom car mats. Every custom car floor mat is produced with premium leather and materials. Made with 3D scanning technology to provide the best fit to your car. It is one of the best custom car mats available today.

ultracarmats.com

 

[Peterboat]

I used these

Ultra Car Mats - Custom Fitted Car Mats

Ultra Car Mats is a leading retailer for custom car mats. Every custom car floor mat is produced with premium leather and materials. Made with 3D scanning technology to provide the best fit to your car. It is one of the best custom car mats available today.

ultracarmats.com

Just ordered some, our seats look like new at 60k, but we find them a bit sweaty. Gone for the black and navy, thanks for the link.

 

[Peterboat]

I used these

Ultra Car Mats - Custom Fitted Car Mats

Ultra Car Mats is a leading retailer for custom car mats. Every custom car floor mat is produced with premium leather and materials. Made with 3D scanning technology to provide the best fit to your car. It is one of the best custom car mats available today.

ultracarmats.com

Just ordered some, our seats look like new at 60k, but we find them a bit sweaty gone for the black and navy,