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M6 KXJ

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

87,082 mi
Last recorded87,082 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 KXJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 87,082 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body showing corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and partially covered in under-seal in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components starting to show corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gear linkage cables worn bushes split

Pass 6 Jul 2022 86,951 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 86,941 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,857 miles

both headlights intensity reduced

Fail 4 Jun 2021 86,839 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside upper section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 86,378 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 86,371 miles

slight play to nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 6 Aug 2018 86,371 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rear section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rear section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 86,281 miles

surface corrosion to outer sill rear sections

Pass 3 Feb 2016 85,709 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 84,622 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 84,513 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 82,589 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 82,589 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,845 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 78,847 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 78,842 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake discs worn and corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2011 75,913 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,030 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 73,030 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 68,403 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 68,403 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 62,796 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,726 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 51,560 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 51,560 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre mis-shaping

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 KXJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KXJ, 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 KXJ registered?

M6 KXJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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