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GLZ 3174

1998 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,956 mi
Last recorded66,956 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 3174
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 66,956 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 66,284 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 65,618 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 65,037 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 64,301 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 63,401 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 62,458 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 62,205 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 61,964 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 61,921 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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GLZ 3174 is a 1998 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GLZ 3174, 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 GLZ 3174 registered?

GLZ 3174 is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is GLZ 3174 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLZ 3174 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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