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G2 MPC

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,790 mi
Last recorded54,790 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 MPC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 54,790 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 54,262 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 53,250 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 52,275 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 51,370 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 50,241 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 50,241 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 49,057 miles

Offside rear handbrake performance poor

Pass 10 Apr 2018 46,524 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,688 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,117 miles

slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,795 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,353 miles

noise on nearside front wheel bearing

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Apr 2013 42,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,672 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,567 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,640 miles

EXHAUST EMMISION ERRATIC ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 38,640 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

EXHAUST EMMISION ERRATIC ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,037 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,905 miles

rear brake discs starting to pitt

Fail 30 Mar 2007 35,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 33,804 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 33,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G2 MPC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G2 MPC, 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 G2 MPC registered?

G2 MPC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is G2 MPC safe to buy?

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