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VX12 FNJ

2012 MG 6

Silver Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,085 mi
Last recorded78,085 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 FNJ
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 78,085 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 76,109 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 76,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 76,038 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 76,038 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 70,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front, o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 70,662 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear, o/s rear both (all the way through) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front, o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 65,948 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear, o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 60,012 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 60,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 52,463 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 50,785 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 50,785 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 47,921 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted SLIGHT DAMAGE TO RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 47,921 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted SLIGHT DAMAGE TO RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,792 miles

* Offside Tyre Outer Wall Damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,778 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 31,192 miles

split in ns rear inner wall and os rear tyre outer wall front brake pads low

Fail 18 Mar 2016 31,192 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

split in ns rear inner wall and os rear tyre outer wall front brake pads low

Pass 6 Mar 2015 215,638 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 FNJ is a 2012 MG 6 in Silver with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FNJ, 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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VX12 FNJ is a 2012 MG 6, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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