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VE65 BUA

2016 MG 6

Red Diesel 1849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,760 mi
Last recorded82,760 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 645,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE65 BUA
MakeMG
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 82,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 82,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 76,154 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 68,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 68,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 59,925 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 59,925 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 54,003 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 54,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 41,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SAT ON WEAR MARKERS JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 41,362 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect RE FIT BULBS (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SAT ON WEAR MARKERS JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 38,398 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 27,541 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in inner sidewall

Pass 20 Jan 2019 15,150 miles

nsr trye on 3mm wearing low outer egdes

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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VE65 BUA is a 2016 MG 6 in Red with a 1,849cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VE65 BUA, 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 VE65 BUA registered?

VE65 BUA is a 2016 MG 6, first registered on 22 January 2016.

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The MOT history for VE65 BUA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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