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YG12 LKD

2012 MG 6

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,598 mi
Last recorded76,598 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 LKD
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2024 76,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handbrake below minimum but locked

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

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

Pass 25 May 2023 69,628 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 61,259 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 53,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge T5YRE 3MM TREAD TREAD AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON THE OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 1.8MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 53,354 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge T5YRE 3MM TREAD TREAD AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON THE OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 1.8MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 50,479 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 43,091 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 43,048 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 35,349 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 35,349 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 21,800 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 18,226 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,303 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 14,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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YG12 LKD is a 2012 MG 6 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YG12 LKD, 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 YG12 LKD registered?

YG12 LKD is a 2012 MG 6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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