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VX61 JFK

2012 MG 6

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,140 mi
Last recorded140,140 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 140,140 miles

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

Lower front and rear sub -frames have been heavily wax oiled, unable to check metal fatigue correctly

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen damaged has small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 140,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Lower front and rear sub -frames have been heavily wax oiled, unable to check metal fatigue correctly

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen damaged has small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 123,039 miles

Nearside 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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 123,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 108,652 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 108,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 93,354 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 93,354 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,121 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +cracking on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 43,009 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +cracking on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 39,605 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog light not working.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,783 miles

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

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

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 JFK 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 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 VX61 JFK, 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 JFK registered?

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

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