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VX61 JBU

2012 MG 6

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,222 mi
Last recorded77,222 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 JBU
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 77,222 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 75,052 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened full inspection hampered by undertrtay and inner arch covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet catch stiff, bonnet stay stay struts weak

brake pipes points of corrosion starting ,

exhaust corroded

front and rear hub components corroded

front brakes bake plates corroded

tpms light on

Pass 30 Mar 2022 70,961 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,116 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 65,693 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 65,693 miles

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 59,323 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,109 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 51,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 43,260 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 43,260 miles

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

Brake warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2017 37,784 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 27,726 miles

under body cover fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 21,848 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 JBU is a 2012 MG 6 in Grey 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 VX61 JBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX61 JBU registered?

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

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