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M600 BMH

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,511 mi
Last recorded69,511 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM600 BMH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 69,511 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 69,373 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 69,223 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 69,068 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 68,883 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 68,883 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,814 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 68,814 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,562 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2018 68,379 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,214 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 68,079 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,951 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,696 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,640 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,242 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 67,240 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,053 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 65,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 59,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 59,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 53,617 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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M600 BMH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M600 BMH, 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 M600 BMH registered?

M600 BMH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is M600 BMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M600 BMH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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