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VX12 EBO

2012 MG 6

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,248 mi
Last recorded169,248 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 169,248 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Fog Lamp Inoperative

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 163,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 163,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 154,188 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust shield insecure.

Pass 15 Dec 2022 146,736 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2022 146,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2021 131,025 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 114,965 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet doesn't stay up without assistance.

Pass 17 Dec 2019 103,496 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 88,767 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 75,764 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,750 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 25,201 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 EBO is a 2012 MG 6 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBO, 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 EBO registered?

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

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