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VX12 DXR

2012 MG 6

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,072 mi
Last recorded99,072 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 DXR
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 99,072 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, mid mounts for subframe are slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle presented with a coating of underseal or similar product, covering under body, subframes, suspension arms and brake pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2024 96,519 miles

vehicle presented with a coating of waxoil or similar rust preventative covering under body, sub frames, suspension arms and brake pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2023 93,835 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 90,772 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that goes to flexihose is slightly corroded as it passes under chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 87,773 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 87,770 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 38,308 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 85,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 85,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 80,153 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,517 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 74,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 69,898 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 69,896 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 63,151 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 63,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,567 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 51,413 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,190 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 38,190 miles

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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VX12 DXR is a 2012 MG 6 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2012 MG 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 53,633 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 VX12 DXR, 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 14 years old, this MG 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX12 DXR registered?

VX12 DXR is a 2012 MG 6, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is VX12 DXR safe to buy?

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