MG 6 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 1,191 −19.2% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 267 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 62.7% Cars of the same ages 69.3%
• Rank by number licensed No. 653 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2017 2,537 licensed
• Average annual mileage 6,117 miles a year

How many MG 6s are left in Great Britain?

There were 1,191 MG 6s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 267 declared off the road (SORN). That is 53.1% fewer than the peak of 2,537 in 2017.

MG 6 MOT reliability

In 2025, 62.7% of MG 6 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the MG 6s tested pass 69.3% of the time, so the MG 6 does worse than average for its age, by 6.6 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 62.1%.

MG 6 MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a MG 6 fails its MOT, appearing on 52.8% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 11.6% of MG 6 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common MG 6 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a MG 6 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded”, on 13.0% of 602 failed tests. 66.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

MG 6 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 1,307 MG 6s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 53.0% have an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc, and 47.0% have an engine of 1,801cc to 1,900cc. The share with an engine of 1,801cc to 1,900cc has grown from 16.0% in 2014 to 47.0%. Petrols made up 83.8% of those licensed in 2014 and 52.6% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

MG 6 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the MG 6 from 2011 to 2015. On the NEDC test (listings 2011 to 2015), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 36.2 to 61.4 mpg, with CO2 of 119 to 184 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “MG 6”, “MG6, From April 2012”, “MG6”, “MG6, MY2013”. How we use VCA’s figures.

MG 6 safety recalls

DVSA lists 2 safety recalls for the MG 6 since 1992, the first in 2013. The most recent was launched on 11 January 2016.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every MG 6. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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