MG 6 2016: MOT failure rate for its age
27.9% of 1,642 MOT tests of the MG 6 first registered in 2016 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 90.4 (95% CI 82.1–98.7; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2016 MG 6 fails less often than other build 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 | 27.9 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 1642 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 82.1–98.7) | 90.4 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 1642 |
| Rank among this model's 6 build years | 1 | of 6 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 1642 |
| Tested in 2024 | 305 | tests | median 56,248 miles | 2024 | 305 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2016 MG 6 fail at each age?
Cars built in 2016 were tested at ages 3 to 8 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 369 (rough estimate) | 24.7 | 20.5–29.3 | not available | not available |
| 4 | 327 (rough estimate) | 25.1 | 20.7–30 | 30.3 | 82.8 |
| 5 | 335 (rough estimate) | 23.6 | 19.4–28.4 | 27.1 | 87.1 |
| 6 | 340 (rough estimate) | 26.8 | 22.3–31.7 | 30.3 | 88.4 |
| 7 | 335 (rough estimate) | 33.4 | 28.6–38.6 | 33.2 | 100.8 |
| 8 | 305 (rough estimate) | 31.1 | 26.2–36.6 | 34.1 | 91.3 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,011 (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 2016 MG 6?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2016 is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 13.2 items per 100 first tests, against 25.9 across all build years of the MG 6. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2016 were tested at ages 3 to 8.
| Failure group | Built 2016, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13.2 | 25.9 | 266 |
| Tyres | 12.3 | 13 | 247 |
| Brakes | 10.2 | 22.4 | 206 |
| Visibility | 7.2 | 8.1 | 144 |
| Suspension | 4.5 | 15.6 | 91 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,011 (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 2016 compare with the years around it?
Among the 6 published build years of the MG 6, 2016 ranks 1 (1 = fails least for its age). 2015: index 100.7.
| 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 2016 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-6/2016/
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 2013 · MG 6 2014 · MG 6 2015 · 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