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VX62 HGZ

2012 MG 6

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,114 mi
Last recorded61,114 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX62 HGZ
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 61,114 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 61,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 54,216 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 54,213 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 53,818 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 52,737 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 52,737 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Oct 2018 48,518 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,471 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 36,235 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 25,214 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 20,393 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet lock has slight play

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2015 20,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has just met the legal limit and also has damage to outer side wall but cords not showing (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet lock has slight play

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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VX62 HGZ 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 61.5%.

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 VX62 HGZ, 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 VX62 HGZ registered?

VX62 HGZ is a 2012 MG 6, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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