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VX61 JOU

2012 MG 6

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,173 mi
Last recorded42,173 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 42,173 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 42,137 miles

Side repeater not working LED lamp in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 40,819 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 40,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 39,415 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r, n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 39,415 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r, n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 36,296 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in wall but not exposing cords

Pass 17 Jan 2018 32,988 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 27,947 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 27,947 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 23,345 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 18,533 miles

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 JOU is a 2012 MG 6 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX61 JOU registered?

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

Is VX61 JOU safe to buy?

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