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E11 MGF

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

60,160 mi
Last recorded60,160 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 60,160 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 58,610 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 57,377 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 56,302 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 54,426 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 52,915 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 51,536 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,459 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 49,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 47,223 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 46,747 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,021 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,928 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,785 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,405 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,936 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,262 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 38,969 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2007 38,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2006 34,496 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 34,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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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E11 MGF is a 1998 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 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 E11 MGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E11 MGF registered?

E11 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E11 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E11 MGF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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