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SO55 GEM

2016 MG Gs

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,194 mi
Last recorded116,194 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 MG Gs40,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 GEM
MakeMG
ModelGs
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 116,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 93,173 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 93,172 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 70,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 51,719 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 49,951 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 44,726 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2019 40,248 miles

How Reliable is the MG Gs?

Based on 20,630 MOT tests across 2,849 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
6,333
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
2,849
On UK Roads
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SO55 GEM is a 2016 MG Gs in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 MG Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 40,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The MG Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this MG Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO55 GEM registered?

SO55 GEM is a 2016 MG Gs, first registered on 28 October 2016.

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