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HSJ 795

1998 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,129 mi
Last recorded63,129 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Tf62,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSJ 795
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 63,129 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,087 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,881 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 62,840 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 62,829 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,815 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 62,748 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 62,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres perished on side walls

Pass 16 Feb 2008 62,726 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 62,605 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 62,451 miles

oil leak from n/s of rear axle

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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HSJ 795 is a 1998 MG Tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 62,822 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HSJ 795, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 28 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HSJ 795?

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What year was HSJ 795 registered?

HSJ 795 is a 1998 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is HSJ 795 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSJ 795 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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