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N119 AMG

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,635 mi
Last recorded59,635 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN119 AMG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 59,635 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 59,605 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 59,594 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 59,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front flexy part of exhaust deteroated

Pass 21 Feb 2022 57,736 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 57,725 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged exc perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 57,681 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 57,628 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2017 56,161 miles

fluid leak from clutch slave cyclinder

Pass 26 Sep 2016 55,621 miles

corrosion starting in various areas under vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,476 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 55,476 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,689 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,861 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,505 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,049 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,642 miles

Front brake disc lipped and scored

N/S/F head light pattern deteriating

Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,134 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,653 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 39,817 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 38,218 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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N119 AMG is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N119 AMG, 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 N119 AMG registered?

N119 AMG is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is N119 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N119 AMG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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