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F16 MGF

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,459 mi
Last recorded36,459 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 36,459 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Only just met beam pastern requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 36,459 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Only just met beam pastern requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 35,577 miles

covers obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated/cracking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 33,778 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,842 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 31,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,300 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,269 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,485 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,197 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,629 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,662 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 16,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,756 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 12,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,907 miles

initial movement to o/s/r suspension mounting bush

n/s/f tyre scrubbed off inside edge

n/s/r tyre inner wall split and tread low on tread

o/s/r tyre inner wall splitting and tread low on tread

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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F16 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F16 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 F16 MGF registered?

F16 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is F16 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 MGF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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