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VX61 JKJ

2012 MG 6

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,066 mi
Last recorded82,066 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 82,066 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 82,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 66,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 51,398 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2022 33,776 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 32,637 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 32,536 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 31,204 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 24,677 miles

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

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))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 24,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 22,382 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 19,544 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 16,988 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 14,674 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 JKJ is a 2012 MG 6 in Black 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 JKJ, 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 JKJ registered?

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

Is VX61 JKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX61 JKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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