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ALB 7Y

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,717 mi
Last recorded58,717 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALB 7Y
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 58,717 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 57,270 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 53,567 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

hydrolastic suspension ride height low

Fail 28 Sep 2022 53,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Side sill stop end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

hydrolastic suspension ride height low

Pass 3 Sep 2021 53,518 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 53,518 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Side sill stop end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 52,931 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 52,925 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 51,947 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 51,948 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 50,405 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 49,325 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,725 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 47,723 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 46,663 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 46,663 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel rubbing on body on full lock

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,145 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2014 44,139 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,557 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,603 miles

Front no. plate slightly damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight movement in rear TCA bushes

Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,010 miles

Front no. plate slightly damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/f/s rear disc pitted on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,353 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side and off side front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,845 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,510 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 21,038 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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ALB 7Y is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 67,480 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 ALB 7Y, 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 28 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALB 7Y registered?

ALB 7Y is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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