MG 6 MOT Pass Rate
68.3% of 2,837 MG 6 MOT tests pass.
The 6 passes 68.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MG models (84.6%).
The MG 6 passes 68.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 72.3% at 6–10 years to 64.7% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 72.3% | 1,330 | 68,315 miles |
| 10–15 years | 64.7% | 1,506 | 76,148 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MG 6
The most common reason the MG 6 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 62.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively corroded".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 62.8% | Excessively corroded |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 61.4% | Not working |
| Suspension | 39.4% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 29.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 12.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.3% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Road Wheels | 6.0% | Fixing missing |
| Steering | 2.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |