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Y181 GEL

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,435 mi
Last recorded50,435 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 GEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 50,435 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 50,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,654 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside suspension appears low

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,375 miles

Nearside suspension close to bumpstops

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 May 2016 49,223 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,878 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,985 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 47,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,412 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,060 miles

both front yres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,333 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 45,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,427 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,970 miles

suspention ride height at front may be slightly lower than is required

Pass 9 May 2008 37,346 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,126 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 35,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 31,986 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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Y181 GEL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y181 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 Y181 GEL registered?

Y181 GEL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y181 GEL safe to buy?

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