MG MG6 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
60.0% pass rate
from 250 tests in 2021
(46% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MG6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (99% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamps (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.80% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.40% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.40% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.40% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.40% fail on Switch
    • 0.40% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 7.2% fail on Suspension arms (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.80% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.80% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.80% fail on Sub-frames (20 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.80% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Springs
      • 0.40% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.40% fail on Coil spring
  • 10% fail on Brakes (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (17 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.80% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.80% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.80% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.40% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.40% fail on View to rear
      • 0.40% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.80% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.80% fail on Doors (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition
      • 0.40% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition
    • 0.40% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.40% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.80% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.80% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.40% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.80% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.40% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.40% fail on Condition
    • 0.40% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment
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