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L1 MWE

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,302 mi
Last recorded49,302 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 MWE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 49,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 49,301 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator/hazard used (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 48,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust corroded/deteriorating

Fail 9 Oct 2024 48,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust corroded/deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2023 48,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorating

Fail 4 Oct 2023 48,002 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2022 47,394 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 46,673 miles

Coolant leak front to rear coolant pipes ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 46,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements does not illuminate (4.5.3 (a))

Coolant leak front to rear coolant pipes ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 46,137 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 46,137 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened within 30cm of steering rack mounting and suspension rear mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 45,181 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2019 45,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split/deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements not illuminating (4.5.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,950 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 43,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces and slight wear ridge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 42,686 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear ridge and inner faces pitted both discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (not within measured area)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 42,686 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings adjacet to rear subframe mounting/rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear ridge and inner faces pitted both discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (not within measured area)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 42,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box corroding and strap

Pass 21 Oct 2015 39,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering rack both sides

Fail 19 Oct 2015 39,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to lower arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering rack both sides

Pass 22 Oct 2014 38,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust box bracket loose

Fail 22 Oct 2014 38,617 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust box bracket loose

Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,865 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,417 miles

front and rear sub-frames corroding

steering light on - power steering feels heavy on lock to lock check

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

washers just reach screen

Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,266 miles

front brake pads worn

washer fluid is jelly

Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,469 miles

nsr tyre has cracks on inner side wall

Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,011 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,754 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,300 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 22,300 miles

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

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

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

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 MWE is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MWE, 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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L1 MWE is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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