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M13 FLE

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,685 mi
Last recorded42,685 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 FLE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 42,685 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 40,661 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 40,661 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 39,545 miles

warning light on dash steering fault

Pass 4 May 2016 36,534 miles

Offside and Nearside rear inner sill to outer sill corroded (not considered excessive)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 36,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords are exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside and Nearside rear inner sill to outer sill corroded (not considered excessive)

Pass 12 May 2014 33,321 miles

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2014 33,321 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2012 31,231 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 28,406 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,681 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,156 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 24,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,949 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,169 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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M13 FLE is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M13 FLE, 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 M13 FLE registered?

M13 FLE is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is M13 FLE safe to buy?

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