Does the MG 6 fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?
The MG 6 records 8.11 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 6.55 expected for a car of the same age mix: more than expected for its class and age (+1.56, 95% interval +1.09 to +2.02). It ranks 171 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on visibility · check a MG 6 by registration
What exactly fails on visibility?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the MG 6 is “Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen”, recorded 409 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 409 | 2.87 |
| Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 282 | 1.98 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 198 | 1.39 |
| Wiper blade defective | 146 | 1.02 |
| Wiper not operating or missing | 33 | 0.23 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,248 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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