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L18 RMG

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,904 mi
Last recorded38,904 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 RMG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 38,904 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 38,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly defusing beam patterns

Pass 26 Sep 2017 38,562 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly defusing beam patterns

Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,508 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,378 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 38,247 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,943 miles

front brake caliper slightly sticking

Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,190 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 37,190 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,076 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,201 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 35,201 miles

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

n/side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2006 34,713 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front brake has slight drag

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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L18 RMG is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L18 RMG, 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 L18 RMG registered?

L18 RMG is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is L18 RMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 RMG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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