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P13 MGM

1998 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,277 mi
Last recorded66,277 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 MGM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 66,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front hubs corroded

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 64,869 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 64,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 64,074 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 63,956 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 63,612 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 63,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 63,398 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 63,210 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 62,908 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated and joining bolts weak

Pass 12 May 2017 62,584 miles

All tyres starting to split on outer walls

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)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and bolts corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 62,584 miles

All tyres starting to split on outer walls

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and bolts corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 62,139 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 61,106 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 61,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 60,175 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 60,037 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,901 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 59,690 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2009 59,399 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 59,256 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 58,861 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 55,637 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 55,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P13 MGM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P13 MGM, 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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P13 MGM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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