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T969 LAU

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,870 mi
Last recorded68,870 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT969 LAU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,870 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,098 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2013 63,940 miles

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

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

headlamp pattern poor

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2010 59,531 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 59,531 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2009 56,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,964 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 52,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 49,566 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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T969 LAU is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T969 LAU, 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 T969 LAU registered?

T969 LAU is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T969 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T969 LAU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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