2012 MG 6 · 1,852 MOT tests
2012 MG 6 reliability
2012 MG 6s fail 43% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 6 years (1,852 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MG 6s: 38.2%)
- 43%
- first-time fail rate (all MG 6s: 38.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 73,628
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,852
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.4% of tests fail here (250% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 37% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 MG 6
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.5%
- Brakes17%
- Suspension16.5%
- Tyres10.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.2%
- Body, chassis and structure2.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 6.48%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.08%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 4.1%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.56%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.46%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.35%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (21.38%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.52%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.13%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (6.8%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.43%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 MG 6 reliable?
2012 MG 6s fail 43% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 6 years (1,852 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 MG 6 MOT?
Most often rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (6.48% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.08% of tests), position lamp not working (4.1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 MG 6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 MG 6 shows 73,628 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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