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VE12 OWD

2012 MG 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,475 mi
Last recorded75,475 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 OWD
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 75,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 75,455 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Direction indicator not working within mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 62,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 61,183 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 59,229 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 53,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 53,731 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,211 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,302 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,418 miles

nearside front tyre worn near limit also sidewall perished

offside front tyre worn near limit

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2018 39,372 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyre worn near limit also sidewall perished

offside front tyre worn near limit

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,342 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,396 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2016 28,174 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault yellow warning on dash (4.1.D.4)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 22,424 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Fail 15 Aug 2015 22,100 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing low on treaf

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some componets

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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VE12 OWD is a 2012 MG 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE12 OWD, 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 VE12 OWD registered?

VE12 OWD is a 2012 MG 6, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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