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VX12 DYP

2012 MG 6

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,172 mi
Last recorded71,172 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 DYP
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 71,172 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion to under-side of vehicle and suspension components

Damage to O/S/R light

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 67,339 miles

Engine cover fitted

O/S/R Light damaged

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 63,846 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,653 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front door card keeps catching when door is opened

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 57,653 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front door card keeps catching when door is opened

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 49,483 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Front wiper blades worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 49,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover fitted

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

Front wiper blades worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,362 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front brake pads worn

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-tray fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 42,362 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover fitted

Front brake pads worn

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,867 miles

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 DYP is a 2012 MG 6 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DYP, 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.

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What year was VX12 DYP registered?

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

Is VX12 DYP safe to buy?

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