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EL05 WAT

2017 MG Gs

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,768 mi
Last recorded72,768 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 MG Gs39,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL05 WAT
MakeMG
ModelGs
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 72,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 61,609 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 54,469 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 48,223 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 48,218 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2022 34,839 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 21,010 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 16,244 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 16,228 miles

How Reliable is the MG Gs?

Based on 20,630 MOT tests across 2,849 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
6,333
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
2,849
On UK Roads
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EL05 WAT is a 2017 MG Gs in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 MG Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 39,145 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The MG Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 9 years old, this MG Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EL05 WAT registered?

EL05 WAT is a 2017 MG Gs, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is EL05 WAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL05 WAT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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