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VX61 JBO

2012 MG 6

Grey Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,106 mi
Last recorded76,106 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 JBO
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 76,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

tps lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet struts weak

Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,668 miles

rear brake pipes corroded but not excessive

Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,621 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 69,423 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both back and front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 57,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 55,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 50,223 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 40,290 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 40,290 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 35,843 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 35,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 32,450 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 25,092 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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VX61 JBO 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 VX61 JBO, 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 VX61 JBO registered?

VX61 JBO is a 2012 MG 6, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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