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A17 JOC

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,834 mi
Last recorded39,834 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 JOC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 39,834 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 39,805 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 39,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 39,624 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 37,727 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,847 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 36,602 miles

all 4 brake discs badly corroded due to lack of use.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,442 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 35,752 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,033 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,120 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,371 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 32,223 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,252 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,116 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,481 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

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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A17 JOC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 A17 JOC, 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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What year was A17 JOC registered?

A17 JOC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A17 JOC safe to buy?

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