CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN16 YXR

2016 MG 6

White Diesel 1849cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

215,490 mi
Last recorded215,490 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 645,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 YXR
MakeMG
Model6
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,849cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2025 215,490 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 10 Oct 2024 189,859 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 189,811 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2023 180,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated tyre worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 170,732 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 163,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 157,492 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame o/s rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe ns rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 157,492 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame o/s rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe ns rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 142,787 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,250 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 28,427 miles

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
Full MG 6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN16 YXR is a 2016 MG 6 in White with a 1,849cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN16 YXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN16 YXR?

You can check the full history of VN16 YXR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN16 YXR registered?

VN16 YXR is a 2016 MG 6, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is VN16 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 YXR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN16 YXR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN16 YXR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.