MG MG6 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
55.0% pass rate
from 258 tests in 2021
(44% worse than other 2011 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MG6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (76% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.78% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.78% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.78% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.39% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.39% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 17% fail on Suspension (53% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 12% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.78% fail on Suspension arm (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.78% fail on Springs (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.39% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.39% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.39% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
  • 16% fail on Brakes (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Electronic stability control (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 4.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 4.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.78% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.78% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.78% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt
          • 0.78% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.78% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.39% fail on Pedal
      • 0.39% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.39% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.39% fail on Lever
    • 0.39% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 9.7% fail on Visibility (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.39% fail on View to rear
      • 0.39% fail on Mirrors
  • 9.3% fail on Tyres
    • 5.4% fail on Condition
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.2% fail on Doors (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
      • 0.39% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
      • 0.39% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
    • 0.78% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.78% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.39% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.39% fail on System
  • 0.78% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.78% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.78% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.78% fail on Attachment
  • 0.39% fail on Steering
    • 0.39% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.39% fail on Track rod end
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