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M60 GOR

1998 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,179 mi
Last recorded34,179 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 GOR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 34,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 34,173 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to over heating and coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak Underside metal piping joint at rear ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 33,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 33,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 33,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 33,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 32,747 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 32,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 32,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 31,844 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 31,844 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 31,447 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,916 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,331 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,187 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 30,046 miles

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 19 Jul 2013 29,834 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,449 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,278 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,097 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,797 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 28,236 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 27,722 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,153 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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M60 GOR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M60 GOR, 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 M60 GOR registered?

M60 GOR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is M60 GOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M60 GOR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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