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VX61 HVS

2011 MG 6

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,083 mi
Last recorded69,083 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 MG 653,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 HVS
MakeMG
Model6
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 69,083 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 68,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 65,225 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 65,225 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 65,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 60,523 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 60,517 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nail in offside tyre

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear pads look low

Pass 15 Feb 2020 58,665 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 58,663 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 54,695 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 54,695 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter replaced (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 48,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 38,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres scrubbing on inside edges

Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,215 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 24,061 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 HVS is a 2011 MG 6 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HVS, 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 HVS registered?

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

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