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VX16 VJY

2016 MG 6

Grey Diesel 1849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,944 mi
Last recorded78,944 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 645,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 78,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 78,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 74,043 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 74,043 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault brake switch/was unplugged (7.12 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 69,950 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 57,444 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 52,361 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,053 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 37,762 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 VJY is a 2016 MG 6 in Grey with a 1,849cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VJY, 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 VJY registered?

VX16 VJY is a 2016 MG 6, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is VX16 VJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX16 VJY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX16 VJY have outstanding finance?

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