2016 MG 6 · 1,104 MOT tests
2016 MG 6 reliability
2016 MG 6s fail 29.7% of first MOT tests, 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 6 years (1,104 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MG 6s: 38.2%)
- 29.7%
- first-time fail rate (all MG 6s: 38.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 52,532
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,104
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 14.5% of tests fail here (141% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 MG 6
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.5%
- Brakes8.4%
- Tyres7.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Suspension3.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.89%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.44%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.08%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.54%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 2.26%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.08%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.75%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.89%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.43%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.99%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 MG 6 reliable?
2016 MG 6s fail 29.7% of first MOT tests, 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 6 years (1,104 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 MG 6 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.89% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.44% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (3.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 MG 6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 MG 6 shows 52,532 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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