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P31 LXL

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,905 mi
Last recorded31,905 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 LXL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2024 31,905 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 31,861 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 31,822 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 31,788 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 31,709 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 31,444 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 30,544 miles

some play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2017 29,471 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,025 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,701 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 28,250 miles

offside rear tyre as a small cut on inside wall

Pass 18 Jan 2013 28,119 miles

h/brake effort low

Pass 30 Jan 2012 27,592 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,192 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,355 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,332 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,072 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,922 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 22,180 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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P31 LXL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P31 LXL, 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 P31 LXL registered?

P31 LXL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is P31 LXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 LXL shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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