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VX61 HYP

2011 MG 6

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,998 mi
Last recorded145,998 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2011 MG 653,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 145,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 139,865 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 133,481 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2021 125,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 125,016 miles

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

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 116,851 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 116,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 111,340 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 93,591 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 78,097 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 58,306 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,677 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 28,840 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 HYP is a 2011 MG 6 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HYP, 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 HYP registered?

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

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