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VX61 JEJ

2012 MG 6

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,889 mi
Last recorded94,889 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 JEJ
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 94,889 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 94,889 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear above the offside rear subframe mounting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 90,507 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear above the offside rear subframe mounting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 90,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear above the rear subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 87,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear pad wear sensor wiring insecure/disconnected

Fail 6 Jan 2021 87,656 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear pad wear sensor wiring insecure/disconnected

Pass 27 Feb 2019 80,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 72,927 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 72,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 46,865 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,272 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 31,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 27,947 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 27,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 25,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JEJ is a 2012 MG 6 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JEJ, 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 JEJ registered?

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

Is VX61 JEJ safe to buy?

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