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L333 MAR

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,076 mi
Last recorded71,076 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 MAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 71,076 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from behind engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 71,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from behind engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 68,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 66,491 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,841 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 59,610 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 57,035 miles

Offside Front tyre stepped on tread

Pass 22 Jul 2019 51,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre stepped on inside of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 51,980 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre stepped on inside of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 45,881 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 41,019 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,209 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,039 miles

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

inner edges of o/s and n/s front tyres worn smooth,advise to have tracking checked.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,673 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges (3-5mm main tread).

Handbrake warning light occasionally on due to handbrake not releasing fully down.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 23,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front tyres worn inner edges (3-5mm main tread).

Handbrake warning light occasionally on due to handbrake not releasing fully down.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 21,083 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,349 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 17,392 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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L333 MAR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver 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 L333 MAR, 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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L333 MAR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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