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Y158 GEL

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,246 mi
Last recorded62,246 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 GEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 62,246 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 60,128 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front subframe corroding.

rear subframe corroding.

Pass 18 Apr 2024 59,865 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear subframes

Fail 7 Feb 2024 59,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 59,265 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 59,265 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 58,631 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 57,792 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,552 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 55,386 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 55,386 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,018 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,247 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 48,189 miles

offside rear brake disc is stating to deteriorate

steering is slightly easier turning left

Pass 8 Dec 2014 42,271 miles

steering feels slightly lighter turning left

Pass 24 Jan 2014 30,119 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 30,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,315 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,044 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 25,442 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 24,332 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,881 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 19,898 miles

coolant leaking

rear tyres cut on inner sidewalls not exposing cords or ply.

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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Y158 GEL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y158 GEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y158 GEL registered?

Y158 GEL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y158 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y158 GEL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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