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VX16 VHY

2016 MG 6

Grey Diesel 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,183 mi
Last recorded147,183 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 645,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 VHY
MakeMG
Model6
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 147,183 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 132,737 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 110,262 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Fail 11 Apr 2023 109,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front brake pads are very low

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 91,641 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 71,510 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 71,503 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 48,494 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsf+osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 205/60 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr+nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 48,494 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsf+osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 205/60 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr+nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 26,221 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
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VX16 VHY is a 2016 MG 6 in Grey with a 1,849cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX16 VHY, 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 VX16 VHY registered?

VX16 VHY is a 2016 MG 6, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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