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Y171 GEL

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,373 mi
Last recorded76,373 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 GEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 76,373 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 76,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 72,981 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 67,644 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 60,096 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 60,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 60,649 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 60,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 60,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,162 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 56,746 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 51,172 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,660 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 45,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 31,124 miles

odd size tyres fitted front to rear axles

Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,710 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 27,724 miles

both rear tyres 3mm left

front discs slighty worn rigged

Pass 29 May 2007 25,455 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 25,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 23,233 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some wear to front discs, slight weap osf shock absorber

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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Y171 GEL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y171 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 Y171 GEL registered?

Y171 GEL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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