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RE16 XRT

2016 MG 6

Red Diesel 1849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,640 mi
Last recorded59,640 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 645,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 XRT
MakeMG
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 59,640 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 59,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Feb 2024 55,775 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 55,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

tmps lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Mar 2023 52,464 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,459 miles

both front discs are corroded

n/s front tyre worn on edge

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Jul 2019 33,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

How Reliable is the MG 6?

Based on 28,661 MOT tests across 2,640 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,834
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 191
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RE16 XRT is a 2016 MG 6 in Red with a 1,849cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2016 MG 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 45,724 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 191 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE16 XRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this MG 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RE16 XRT registered?

RE16 XRT is a 2016 MG 6, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is RE16 XRT safe to buy?

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