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VX12 DYY

2012 MG 6

Grey Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,091 mi
Last recorded73,091 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 DYY
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 73,091 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported tank area (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 72,501 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cut/ damage to outer side wall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear over tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported over tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside drives mirror glass miss but as aftermarket glass

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Offside Rear light unit broken has sharp eges

Pass 6 Mar 2023 61,393 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shields insecure

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear over tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear over tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Outer Wing mirrors, smaller aftermarket replacement mirror glasses fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2023 61,340 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust heat shields insecure

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear over tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear over tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Outer Wing mirrors, smaller aftermarket replacement mirror glasses fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 51,533 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 51,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 46,919 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

travel on parking brake lever

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 6 Mar 2020 42,307 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked and repaired by tape

Fail 4 Mar 2020 42,307 miles

Fuel pipe leaking possible filter??? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked and repaired by tape

Pass 22 Feb 2019 36,836 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 30,607 miles

sill & engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2017 25,754 miles

nearside rear light cluster has damage

Pass 18 Feb 2016 21,249 miles

n/s/f tyre has a slice on the tred

n/s/r tyre has a cut in tyre wall

Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,715 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 DYY is a 2012 MG 6 in Grey with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DYY, 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 DYY registered?

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

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