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L2 JAN

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,936 mi
Last recorded26,936 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 JAN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 26,936 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 26,916 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 26,899 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 26,884 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 26,277 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 25,883 miles

parking brake only just passed

Pass 4 Apr 2017 25,417 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 25,402 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 25,388 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,309 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,249 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 25,203 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,162 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,347 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 24,347 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,133 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,810 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,249 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 21,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 18,763 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 16,440 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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L2 JAN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L2 JAN, 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 L2 JAN registered?

L2 JAN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is L2 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 JAN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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