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FY17 CWL

2017 MG Gs

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,146 mi
Last recorded81,146 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 MG Gs39,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 CWL
MakeMG
ModelGs
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 81,146 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and slight noise (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 82,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and slight noise (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 67,983 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and slight noise (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

low tyre pressure light on

Fail 30 Jan 2025 67,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

low tyre pressure light on

Pass 30 Jan 2024 53,628 miles

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

low tyre pressure light on

Fail 25 Jan 2024 53,627 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

low tyre pressure light on

Pass 6 Feb 2023 41,468 miles

Low tyre pressure light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 41,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face severely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Low tyre pressure light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 26,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 13,613 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 13,586 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 3,951 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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FY17 CWL is a 2017 MG Gs in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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.

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FY17 CWL is a 2017 MG Gs, first registered on 11 May 2017.

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