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M44 XOW

1998 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,255 mi
Last recorded102,255 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 XOW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 102,255 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 102,151 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 102,141 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 99,160 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 99,156 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 97,054 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 97,045 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 87,774 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 87,735 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 80,997 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 80,996 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M44 XOW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M44 XOW, 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 M44 XOW registered?

M44 XOW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M44 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M44 XOW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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