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VN61 VLF

2011 MG 6

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,994 mi
Last recorded73,994 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 MG 653,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 VLF
MakeMG
Model6
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 73,994 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 71,112 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 68,507 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 68,505 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 60,714 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

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

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

Rear suspension & components surface corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2019 60,714 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension & components surface corrosion

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 55,126 miles

exhaust system and suspension corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 55,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system and suspension corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 48,299 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Rear rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,138 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f fog light inop

n/s/f subframe mounting bush weak

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 39,138 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f fog light inop

n/s/f subframe mounting bush weak

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 33,387 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog light inoperative

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 12 Jan 2015 32,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f fog light inop

tyre pressure monitoring system indecates a fault

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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VN61 VLF is a 2011 MG 6 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2011 MG 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 53,890 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 VN61 VLF, 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 15 years old, this MG 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN61 VLF is a 2011 MG 6, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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