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VX61 JHY

2012 MG 6

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,730 mi
Last recorded71,730 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 JHY
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 71,730 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 71,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not spraying (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative illuminates when abs lamp comes on (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav removed from screen ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective aim image ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear parking brake imbalance - off side lower reading

Pass 13 Dec 2019 70,086 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner area bold slight signs of near to cord structure (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 70,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner area bold slight signs of near to cord structure (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 54,379 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 54,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 40,337 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 40,336 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

brake warning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,303 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 18,809 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 JHY is a 2012 MG 6 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VX61 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

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

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