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MG MG6 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
67.8% pass rate
from 500 tests in 2021
(61% worse than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MG6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.20% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 8.4% fail on Brakes (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Brake performance (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (17 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Electronic stability control (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.80% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pedal (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 4.6% fail on Suspension
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Springs
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.60% fail on Wheel bearings (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Doors (23 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Front passenger's door (43 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Door condition (46 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Other passenger's door (22 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Door condition (23 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Transmission
      • 0.60% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.60% fail on Joints
    • 0.40% fail on Engine mounting (55 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Engine mounting condition (76 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component
  • 1.8% fail on Road Wheels (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Attachment (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.40% fail on Steering
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.20% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.20% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
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