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The badge-engineered MG6 is based on the Chinese Roewe 550, reviving what MG became well known for doing to the Metro, Maestro and Montego. Although manufactured in China, the assembly of the MG6 was completed at Longbridge and lasted from 2010 to 2016. One of the most popular engines was the 1849cc twin-cam, common-rail diesel engine (available between 2014 and 2016), which is the one we’re servicing here with independent MG specialist Retro Sports Cars. There was also a 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol, which was dropped in 2015 when the MG6 was facelifted.
Working on the MG6 is relatively straightforward for most of the servicing jobs. The cabin filter is potentially finger-crunching (see step 12) and the fuel filter is hidden by the battery and its tray, so they need to be taken out first. Otherwise, be prepared for some parts to be expensive, should you need them. A new front lower arm, for instance, costs £210 and a genuine radiator is £325.
Rob says
According to Retro Sports Cars, the fuel filter on the diesel engine MG6 is available as a complete assembly, which costs a whopping £274, although dealers are also selling a separate spin-on filter for £50, but the separate spin-on aftermarket filter shown in
