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L1 CUL

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,232 mi
Last recorded67,232 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 CUL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,232 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 67,111 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,004 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 66,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 66,715 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi from T.piece (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,401 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 64,831 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 64,811 miles

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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 61,596 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,568 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,577 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,935 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,670 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,694 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 40,264 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 40,246 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 38,287 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,004 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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L1 CUL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L1 CUL, 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.

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What year was L1 CUL registered?

L1 CUL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is L1 CUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 CUL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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