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VX12 EDL

2012 MG 6

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,090 mi
Last recorded71,090 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 EDL
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 71,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 66,053 miles

Nearside Front corroded disc

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front corroded disc

Fail 21 Feb 2025 66,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front corroded disc

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front corroded disc

Pass 20 Feb 2024 62,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear slight rusting brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 62,097 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 next to subframe on offside and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear slight rusting brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 58,156 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 54,255 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 54,255 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 50,627 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 50,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 46,273 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield partially adrift.

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 46,266 miles

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

Exhaust rear heat shield partially adrift.

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 41,911 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 41,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 38,301 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,250 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Feb 2017 34,250 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 28,841 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 28,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,045 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 24,038 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 EDL is a 2012 MG 6 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EDL, 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 EDL registered?

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

Is VX12 EDL safe to buy?

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