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M11 FFY

1998 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,196 mi
Last recorded31,196 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 FFY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 31,196 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 30,670 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 30,228 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 30,228 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 29,714 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 29,311 miles

suspension height low

Pass 11 May 2021 28,881 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 28,686 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 28,151 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 26,960 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 25,999 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 25,075 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 25,075 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,977 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 23,977 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 22,380 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,195 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 11,930 miles

Front tyres out of shape

Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,236 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres cracking on the inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2010 14,156 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,229 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 9,743 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 9,126 miles

power steering light came on once

Pass 16 Mar 2006 8,882 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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M11 FFY is a 1998 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M11 FFY, 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 M11 FFY registered?

M11 FFY is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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