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VX61 HWP

2011 MG 6

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,472 mi
Last recorded71,472 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 MG 653,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 HWP
MakeMG
Model6
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 71,472 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Various small stone chips and scratches in windscreen

Various underbody component corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2024 69,919 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Both rear tyres worn to 3 mm, heavily perished and worn on the inner edges. O/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Various small stone chips and scratches in windscreen

Various underbody component corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2023 66,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 62,205 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 57,409 miles

N/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. n/s/r tyre perished/,miss shaped Legal limit 1.6 mm

gearbox slightly noisy on idle, oil and level okay

radiator leaking slightly on the o/s bottom corner

under trays fitted to underside of car not allowing for full inspection

various small stone chips and scratches in windscreen

various underbody component corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2021 57,409 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

N/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. n/s/r tyre perished/,miss shaped Legal limit 1.6 mm

brake pad indicator light on

front brake pad indicator illuminated

rear brake disks lipped

under trays fitted to underside of car not allowing for full inspection

various small stone chips and scratches in windscreen

various underbody component corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2020 52,898 miles

Coolant level low. radiator leaking on the o/s bottom corner

Front under trays fitted to underside of car not allowing for full inspection

N/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm, o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Nail in the o/s/r tyre (Punctured)

Pass 5 Aug 2019 47,606 miles

Front under trays fitted to underside of car not allowing for full inspection

Fail 30 Jul 2019 47,569 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front under trays fitted to underside of car not allowing for full inspection

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 44,385 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 38,653 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,908 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 26,865 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,424 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 HWP is a 2011 MG 6 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWP, 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 HWP registered?

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

Is VX61 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX61 HWP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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