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VX61 JNZ

2012 MG 6

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,055 mi
Last recorded84,055 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 84,055 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 84,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 84,002 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 83,809 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 83,808 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 79,215 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 72,840 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 72,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 68,269 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 59,592 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 59,533 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 r17 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 50,970 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 50,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50 zr17 95w (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 41,777 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 41,777 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50 r17 91v (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 31,747 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 31,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50 zr17 91v (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nail in nearside rear tyre (n/r)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,406 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Mar 2015 22,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear wiper blade split

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 JNZ is a 2012 MG 6 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JNZ, 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 JNZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for VX61 JNZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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