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VX61 HVP

2011 MG 6

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,429 mi
Last recorded87,429 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 MG 653,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 HVP
MakeMG
Model6
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 87,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Nov 2023 87,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2022 84,698 miles

Front surface corrosion to front subframe

Rear subframe heavily corroded but not seriously weakened

surface corrosion to fuel tank straps

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Oct 2022 84,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front surface corrosion to front subframe

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

Rear subframe heavily corroded but not seriously weakened

surface corrosion to fuel tank straps

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,239 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 81,239 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 75,787 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Jul 2020 75,191 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2019 68,420 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 68,420 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged feathered (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 60,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged feathered (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 53,733 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,596 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 40,763 miles

Rear unable to check rear seat belts as child seats fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 28,421 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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VX61 HVP is a 2011 MG 6 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 MG 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 53,890 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 VX61 HVP, 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 15 years old, this MG 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX61 HVP registered?

VX61 HVP is a 2011 MG 6, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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