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L6 BAM

1998 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,502 mi
Last recorded39,502 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 BAM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 39,502 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 39,122 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 38,644 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 38,416 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 38,295 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 38,161 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 37,691 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,197 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,639 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 36,100 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 36,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,391 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 34,736 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 34,736 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,977 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,405 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,894 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,394 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

suspension ride height slightly low

Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,398 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,136 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 27,311 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 27,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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L6 BAM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L6 BAM, 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 L6 BAM registered?

L6 BAM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is L6 BAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 BAM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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