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M6 FHT

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,203 mi
Last recorded50,203 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 50,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 49,573 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 15 Mar 2024 47,855 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 47,845 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 45,140 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 45,140 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 40,499 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 37,305 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front and rear shock absorbers mounting bushes slight movement

front antiroll bar starting to rust

Fail 28 Apr 2021 37,305 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front and rear shock absorbers mounting bushes slight movement

front antiroll bar starting to rust

rear reverse lamps not working

Pass 9 Jul 2019 36,858 miles

both front headlamps beam patterns slightly weak

front and rear shock absorber mounting bushes slight movement

front antiroll bar starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2018 35,405 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front and rear shock absorbers mounting bushes slight movement

front antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 23 May 2017 35,329 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front and rear shock absorbers mounting bushes slight movement

front antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 20 May 2016 33,460 miles

front and rear shock absorber bushes slight movement

front antiroll bar starting to rust

Fail 20 May 2016 33,460 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front and rear shock absorber bushes slight movement

front antiroll bar starting to rust

nearside front tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread inner edge starting to wear

Pass 19 May 2015 32,502 miles

front and rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes slight movement

front antiroll bar starting to rust

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn low

Pass 3 May 2012 21,821 miles

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,032 miles

both rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes slight movement

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

Fail 11 Jul 2011 21,032 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside rear lower shock absorber bush slight movement

Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,322 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 6,746 miles

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside front tyre tread inner edge wearing low

Pass 17 Apr 2008 4,867 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 4,426 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 4,026 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 FHT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M6 FHT, 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 FHT registered?

M6 FHT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is M6 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 FHT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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