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M30 MGF

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,599 mi
Last recorded55,599 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 55,599 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 55,151 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 55,151 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 55,016 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 55,016 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2021 54,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2021 54,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2020 54,142 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2019 53,165 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre brake light not working

poor light output from both headlamps

service brake efficiency only just met - 51% - further investigation reqd

Fail 20 Apr 2019 53,165 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre brake light not working

poor light output from both headlamps

service brake efficiency only just met - 51% - further investigation reqd

Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,503 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2017 46,755 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 May 2017 46,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 44,266 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,845 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,745 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,250 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,821 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,885 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 40,885 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2009 39,564 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 36,670 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 33,745 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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M30 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M30 MGF, 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 M30 MGF registered?

M30 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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