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VX62 HWC

2012 MG 6

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,393 mi
Last recorded119,393 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX62 HWC
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 119,393 miles

General underside age related wear & tear & Corrosion

Headlight plastic units outers are fading, aim only just within limit

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front backplate missing (behind brakedisc)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 119,207 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General underside age related wear & tear & Corrosion

Handbrake efforts only just within there 16% requirements

Headlight plastic units outers are fading, aim only just within limit

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front backplate missing (behind brakedisc)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 104,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 88,525 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 69,368 miles

Both front to rear Brakepipes to the brakehoses corroded (hidden along side fuel tank)

Both rear Brakepipes to the calipers hoses corroded

Both rear lower wishbones corroded

Offside Front Brakepipe to the brakehose lightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,679 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 53,383 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 44,625 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,963 miles

engine cover obscuring view.

engine underside trays obscuring view.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 33,653 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 21,696 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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VX62 HWC is a 2012 MG 6 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VX62 HWC, 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 HWC registered?

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

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