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W18 GYL

2013 MG 6

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,714 mi
Last recorded81,714 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 MG 650,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 GYL
MakeMG
Model6
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 81,714 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 81,712 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 75,771 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 66,168 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 66,159 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 66,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light

Pass 31 Jan 2023 66,067 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 66,038 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre castleating (5.2.3 (e))

tpms on

Pass 8 Feb 2022 59,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45r1892y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45r1892y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 49,707 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 49,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 42,351 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 42,350 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 34,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/45 r18 91w (5.2.3 (e))

rear view camera defective

Fail 20 Feb 2019 34,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/45 r18 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

rear view camera defective

Pass 15 Feb 2018 22,320 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 16,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2017 16,236 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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W18 GYL is a 2013 MG 6 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W18 GYL, 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 W18 GYL registered?

W18 GYL is a 2013 MG 6, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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