MOT Status
ValidMileage
62,246 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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.
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
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))
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))
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))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
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)
offside rear brake disc is stating to deteriorate
steering is slightly easier turning left
steering feels slightly lighter turning left
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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