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VU13 XBD

2013 MG 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,809 mi
Last recorded84,809 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 MG 650,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 XBD
MakeMG
Model6
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 84,809 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 84,809 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 80,746 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 80,746 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 71,041 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 71,037 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 63,109 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 63,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 63,074 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres , both also wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,350 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,447 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm slightly distorted

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

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 27 Feb 2020 55,447 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension arm slightly distorted

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

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 28 Feb 2019 48,990 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm distorted but secure

Fail 27 Feb 2019 48,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm distorted but secure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,761 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to outer tyre wall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight side wards movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight side wards movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres nearing 2mm warning bars

Pass 23 Feb 2017 32,397 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 22,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VU13 XBD is a 2013 MG 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2013 MG 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 50,783 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 VU13 XBD, 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 13 years old, this MG 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU13 XBD registered?

VU13 XBD is a 2013 MG 6, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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