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T963 BFM

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,776 mi
Last recorded55,776 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT963 BFM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 55,776 miles

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

surface rust on under side of vheicle

Pass 27 Apr 2023 55,600 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2022 55,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 55,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 55,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 54,763 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,802 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering slightly heavier to the right than the left

Fail 9 Apr 2019 53,801 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering slightly heavier to the right than the left

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,015 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,316 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,695 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,107 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,505 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 43,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,544 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,469 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,868 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,983 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,410 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,076 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,166 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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T963 BFM 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 86.4%.

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 T963 BFM, 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 T963 BFM registered?

T963 BFM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T963 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T963 BFM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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