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Y169 GEL

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,909 mi
Last recorded46,909 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 GEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 46,909 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 46,085 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 May 2023 45,376 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 44,204 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 44,204 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 43,457 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 42,814 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 42,172 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 41,123 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,214 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 39,574 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 37,124 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,999 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,362 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 33,572 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2010 33,572 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,207 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,210 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,241 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,186 miles

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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Y169 GEL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y169 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y169 GEL registered?

Y169 GEL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y169 GEL safe to buy?

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