MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,671 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened *STRONG ADVISE* (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule *STRONG ADVISE* (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule *STRONG ADVISE* (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
heavy corrosion to front suspension components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion across underside of vehicle
Surface corrosion on both front brake discs
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion across underside of vehicle
Surface corrosion on both front brake discs
Some perishing to rear tyres
Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall in poor condition
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released All (1.2.1e)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
battery insecure
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
nsf shocker damp
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Y159 GEL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 Y159 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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Y159 GEL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 March 2001.
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