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M6 FVJ

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,875 mi
Last recorded64,875 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 FVJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 64,875 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 64,714 miles

Projected beam image poor, both sides.

Fail 4 Jun 2024 64,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Projected beam image poor, both sides.

Pass 12 May 2023 63,969 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 61,725 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner gaiter under spring (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 61,709 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner gaiter under spring (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,387 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 60,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 60,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,499 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,615 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,406 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 54,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fluid leak from clutch circuit, seperate from service brake system.

red warning lamp with steering wheel illuminated on dash, not srs.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 53,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 53,598 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,382 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,526 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 51,437 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 51,437 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 50,456 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 47,360 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 FVJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FVJ, 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 M6 FVJ registered?

M6 FVJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is M6 FVJ safe to buy?

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