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L6 GUF

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,120 mi
Last recorded12,120 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 GUF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 12,120 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 12,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 12,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 11,475 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 10,600 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 10,269 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 9,890 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 9,078 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 9,048 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 8,958 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 8,958 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 8,937 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 8,937 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,596 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 7,883 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 7,883 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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 GUF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GUF, 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 GUF registered?

L6 GUF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L6 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 GUF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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