MG 6 (2011)
2011 MG 6
CarHunch analysed 300 real MOT records for the 2011 MG 6.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 300 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 2011 MG 6's first-time pass rate of 75.4% sits below the UK average of 80%, signalling below-average reliability—but the real concern is that 43.7% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above typical thresholds. This suggests structural or safety issues that merit serious scrutiny during any purchase inspection.
At 54,432 miles average, these examples have moderate mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 3.25 failures and 19.9 advisories per test, indicating persistent mechanical wear and electrical niggles. Before buying, have an independent mechanic check the brakes, steering, and suspension systems carefully—dangerous defects in this cohort tend to cluster around safety-critical areas.
The 2011 MG 6 has a decent first-time pass rate (75.4%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 300 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 300 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011.
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Before you buy a 2011 MG 6
Based on MOT data from 300 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (97%) | 292 | 75.2% | 3.3 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 2,600 MG 6 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 MG 6 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 MG 6 vehicles fall between 41,590 and 67,213 miles.
2011 MG 6 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 41% of 2011 MG 6s are still active.
Numbers are declining — 117 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (41% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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