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J1 MXF

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,072 mi
Last recorded61,072 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 MXF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 61,072 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 61,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre misshapen

Offside Rear tyre misshapen

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,772 miles

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

o/s headlamp poor beam pattern

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 13 Jun 2018 60,537 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,261 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 59,694 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

dry and rusty on chjassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,284 miles

sills floor chassi brake pipes discs are all rusty dry req clean re pressure check wax oil chassi and sills grease pipes very rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2014 59,284 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sills floor chassi brake pipes discs are all rusty dry req clean re pressure check wax oil chassi and sills grease pipes very rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2013 59,027 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,027 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,413 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,035 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 56,035 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 53,768 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,478 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 49,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 44,490 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 44,490 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

radiator leaking,

Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,653 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 40,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

adv,n/s/r subframe mounting is welded and not bolted.

car requires cleaning .

Pass 2 Dec 2005 36,451 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 36,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J1 MXF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J1 MXF, 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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J1 MXF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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