MOT reliability
Mg 6
2,632 vehicles · 28,790 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2,632 Mg 6 vehicles and 28,790 completed MOT tests, the Mg 6 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 78,049 miles.
2,632
Vehicles
28,790
MOT tests
7,128
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Mg 6 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mg 6 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
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Brakes26%
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Other23%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Visibility3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Body & structure2%
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Steering1%
Mg 6 pass rate by age
How the Mg 6's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 95% |
| 2 | 153 | 85% |
| 3 | 3,198 | 82% |
| 4 | 3,240 | 80% |
| 5 | 3,177 | 79% |
| 6 | 3,193 | 77% |
| 7 | 3,193 | 74% |
| 8 | 3,064 | 73% |
| 9 | 2,894 | 72% |
| 10 | 2,448 | 70% |
| 11 | 1,825 | 68% |
| 12 | 1,188 | 68% |
| 13 | 724 | 67% |
| 14 | 320 | 65% |
| 15 | 39 | 67% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1,452), Diesel (1,177), LPG (2), Gas Bi-Fuel (1)
Most common Mg 6 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mg 6 MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1,327 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1,307 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (987 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (982 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (920 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (886 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (834 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (825 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (807 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (750 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (654 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (518 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (444 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (434 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (431 times)
Mg 6 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 30,285 |
| 2016 | 353 | 3,058 | 78% | 70,122 |
| 2015 | 515 | 4,968 | 75% | 78,313 |
| 2014 | 524 | 5,563 | 75% | 75,236 |
| 2013 | 281 | 3,296 | 75% | 80,043 |
| 2012 | 641 | 8,027 | 75% | 83,435 |
| 2011 | 303 | 3,773 | 74% | 80,417 |
| 2010 | 6 | 13 | 77% | 34,739 |
| 1992 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 41,764 |
| 1980 | 1 | 17 | 47% | 5,102 |
| 1976 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 98,507 |
| 1972 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 84,376 |
| 1969 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 74,677 |
| 1968 | 3 | 24 | 79% | 17,978 |
Mg 6 reliability FAQ
Across 2,632 Mg 6 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mg 6 MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Mg 6 in our data has covered around
78,049 miles.
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