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DJM 400

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,560 mi
Last recorded76,560 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJM 400
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 76,560 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 74,676 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 73,488 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 73,488 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 71,371 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 70,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 70,451 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 69,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 66,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 66,810 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush coming off of shock (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,274 miles

Both aims poor

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very slight bulge inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,964 miles

Both headlamp reflectors poor reducing output.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 63,964 miles

Both headlamp reflectors poor reducing output.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,946 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 58,620 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,620 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,280 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,242 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,943 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 55,393 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 54,656 miles

rhf tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Apr 2007 53,479 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 53,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 51,193 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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DJM 400 is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DJM 400, 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 DJM 400 registered?

DJM 400 is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is DJM 400 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJM 400 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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