MG 6 2013: MOT failure rate for its age
35.0% of 1,462 MOT tests of the MG 6 first registered in 2013 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 94.4 (95% CI 86.2–102.5; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2013 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age. This is a rough estimate from a smaller sample.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 35.0 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 1462 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 86.2–102.5) | 94.4 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 1462 |
| Rank among this model's 6 build years | 2 | of 6 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 1462 |
| Tested in 2024 | 200 | tests | median 70,307 miles | 2024 | 200 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2013 MG 6 fail at each age?
Cars built in 2013 were tested at ages 6 to 11 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 275 (rough estimate) | 25.8 | 21–31.3 | 34 | 75.9 |
| 7 | 255 (rough estimate) | 32.2 | 26.7–38.1 | 34.4 | 93.5 |
| 8 | 250 (rough estimate) | 40 | 34.1–46.2 | 35.3 | 113.4 |
| 9 | 246 (rough estimate) | 35.4 | 29.7–41.5 | 38.1 | 92.9 |
| 10 | 236 (rough estimate) | 39 | 33–45.3 | 39.2 | 99.4 |
| 11 | 200 (rough estimate) | 39.5 | 33–46.4 | 42.9 | 92.1 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2013 MG 6?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2013 is brakes: 25.9 items per 100 first tests, against 22.4 across all build years of the MG 6. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2013 were tested at ages 6 to 11.
| Failure group | Built 2013, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 25.9 | 22.4 | 379 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 24.1 | 25.9 | 353 |
| Suspension | 20.9 | 15.6 | 305 |
| Tyres | 14.2 | 13 | 207 |
| Visibility | 8.2 | 8.1 | 120 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2013 compare with the years around it?
Among the 6 published build years of the MG 6, 2013 ranks 2 (1 = fails least for its age). 2012: index 98.7. 2014: index 99.3.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 101.0 | 92.5–109.6 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,322 |
| 2012 | 98.7 | 93.6–103.9 | no different (rough estimate) | 3,671 |
| 2013 | 94.4 | 86.2–102.5 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,462 |
| 2014 | 99.3 | 92.9–105.6 | no different (rough estimate) | 2,780 |
| 2015 | 100.7 | 94.2–107.2 | no different (rough estimate) | 2,800 |
| 2016 | 90.4 | 82.1–98.7 | better (rough estimate) | 1,642 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 13,677 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). MG 6 2013 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/mg-6/2013/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
MG 6 2011 · MG 6 2012 · MG 6 2014 · MG 6 2015 · MG 6 2016 · MG 6 by postcode area · MG 6 body, chassis and structure failures · MG 6 brakes failures · MG 6 vehicle identification failures · MG 6 lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · MG 6 noise, emissions and leaks failures · MG 6 road wheels failures · MG 6 seat belts and airbags failures · MG 6 steering failures · MG 6 suspension failures · MG 6 tyres failures · MG 6 visibility failures