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J44 DGA

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,130 mi
Last recorded48,130 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 DGA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 48,130 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 46,908 miles

front and rear suspension components corroding

slight play in both sides rear conformity bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,535 miles

High level stop light not working

Nearside headlamp aim pattern starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jul 2014 46,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

High level stop light not working

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

Nearside headlamp aim pattern starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,841 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2mm and cracking on inner sidewall - 205/50R15V86

Offside rear tyre 3mm and nail in tread - 205/50R15V86

Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,390 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,784 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 37,031 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre cutting off on inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,031 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cutting off on inside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,986 miles

O/S/F tyre bold on inner edge

Output of N/S headlamp poor

Slight play in lower steering column shaft

Fail 14 Apr 2009 35,986 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

O/S/F tyre bold on inner edge

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

Output of N/S headlamp poor

Slight play in lower steering column shaft

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,739 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,753 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 33,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,608 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

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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J44 DGA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J44 DGA, 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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J44 DGA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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