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VN61 VLD

2012 MG 6

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,610 mi
Last recorded96,610 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2012 MG 653,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 VLD
MakeMG
Model6
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 96,610 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outer wall

Rear Brake discs corroding on edges

Rear Registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Jul 2019 96,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, rear section above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing unable to check rear seat belts and buckles (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outer wall

Rear Brake discs corroding on edges

Rear Registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 78,699 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 78,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 72,093 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 72,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,325 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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VN61 VLD is a 2012 MG 6 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VN61 VLD, 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 VN61 VLD registered?

VN61 VLD is a 2012 MG 6, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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