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Orphan & discontinuedcompact family carNo longer sold new

MG MG6 value and depreciation

Known for cmh-era fastback with scarce parts.

Year-1 depreciation
29%
3-year retention
49%
5-year retention
35%
Tier
Orphan & discontinued

Depreciation curve

R0R25R50R75R100Now1y2y3y4y5y6y7y8y9y10yYears from now

We class the MG MG6 as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 49% after three years and 35% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.

Retention table

AfterRetained
1 year71%
3 years49%
5 years35%
7 years25%
10 years15%

Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.

Sold through Combined Motor Holdings from around 2012 until the brand's 2016 exit, the MG6 was a Focus-sized fastback and sedan. Used examples are very cheap but parts and dealer support dried up after CMH pulled the plug. Buyers today treat it as a bargain-bin risk.

MG6 against its rivals

MG MG6: common questions

Does the MG MG6 hold its value?

We class the MG MG6 as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 49% after three years and 35% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.

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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.