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P2 HLH

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,530 mi
Last recorded48,530 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 HLH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,530 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,323 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,796 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,233 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,471 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,762 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,064 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f headlamp aim just within tolerance

Fail 5 Jun 2008 45,064 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f headlamp aim just within tolerance

Fail 17 May 2008 45,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2007 42,185 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 42,114 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 6 May 2006 39,422 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 39,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P2 HLH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P2 HLH, 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 P2 HLH registered?

P2 HLH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is P2 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P2 HLH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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