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E7 AAB

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,078 mi
Last recorded32,078 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 AAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 32,078 miles

Front tyres 22 years old.

Offside rear tyre 21 years old.

Pass 29 Oct 2024 28,385 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 28,347 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 28,316 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 28,289 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 27,676 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 27,409 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 27,275 miles

Offside Front Light misting of oil near steering rack

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,234 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 27,131 miles

slight leak from steering rack to column area

Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,975 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 26,554 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,500 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,474 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,177 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,054 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,753 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,190 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,485 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 22,731 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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E7 AAB is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E7 AAB, 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 E7 AAB registered?

E7 AAB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E7 AAB safe to buy?

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