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L40 MSL

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,038 mi
Last recorded72,038 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 MSL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 72,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 72,038 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 71,405 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 71,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 71,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 70,468 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 68,793 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 68,793 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 68,516 miles

both outer body sills and floor pans starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jul 2018 67,882 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,034 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,288 miles

offside rear hand brake slightly low performance

Pass 10 Jul 2015 65,308 miles

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

front and rear suspension low

front to rear brake pipe corroding and rear brake pipe rusty

nearside front headlight glass slight damage

Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,175 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,170 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

headlamp lenses

Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,133 miles

rear tyres wearing in centre; close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,567 miles

Air bag warning lamp on intermittently

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 8 Jun 2010 60,546 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,335 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,170 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f washer jet weak

slight damage to n/s/f head lamp lens

Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,825 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 56,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2006 55,873 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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L40 MSL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L40 MSL, 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 L40 MSL registered?

L40 MSL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is L40 MSL safe to buy?

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