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M6 FBL

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,591 mi
Last recorded38,591 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 FBL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 38,591 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 38,440 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 38,272 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 38,003 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 38,002 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 37,646 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 37,045 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 37,005 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 36,917 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,776 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 36,776 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,474 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust rusting

Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,402 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rusting

n/side rear sill slight damage

Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,850 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 35,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2013 34,988 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 34,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 33,701 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 33,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,151 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,554 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 30,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,857 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 27,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,076 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 26,076 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,859 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M6 FBL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M6 FBL, 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 M6 FBL registered?

M6 FBL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is M6 FBL safe to buy?

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