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M6 FFW

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,090 mi
Last recorded36,090 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 36,090 miles

All tyre valves deteriorated.

Both front ABS rings heavily corroded

Both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Both headlights deteriorated

Brakes slight judder

Foot brake only just met minimum requirements

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 36,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both front ABS rings heavily corroded

Both front and rear, brake disc inner faces heavily corroded

Both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Both headlights deteriorated

Brakes slight judder

Foot brake only just met minimum requirements

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 33,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 31,347 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 21 Nov 2016 26,920 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 21,242 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 20,355 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 20,355 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs are corroded on the inner edge

offside wiper is starting to split

Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,712 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Fail 29 Aug 2012 17,712 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,580 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 15,827 miles

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

front discs inner edge corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 15,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

car too low

Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,813 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,404 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 14,404 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 12,768 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 11,205 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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M6 FFW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FFW, 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 FFW registered?

M6 FFW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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