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VX61 KRU

2012 MG 6

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,194 mi
Last recorded87,194 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 87,194 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 87,131 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet ramps (3.1 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,392 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake sensor not plugged in to pads

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 73,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake sensor not plugged in to pads

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 67,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake sensor not plugged in to pads

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 67,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake sensor not plugged in to pads

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 61,066 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 61,066 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 51,506 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,107 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 35,431 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 23,465 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 KRU is a 2012 MG 6 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KRU, 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 KRU registered?

VX61 KRU is a 2012 MG 6, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is VX61 KRU safe to buy?

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