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J50 ADH

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,907 mi
Last recorded58,907 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 ADH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 58,907 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 58,362 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 57,630 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 56,852 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 55,849 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,434 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,280 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 52,066 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,749 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 50,749 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 49,295 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 49,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,497 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 45,845 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 43,884 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,955 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 40,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight brake bind to nearside rear

Pass 5 Jan 2009 39,325 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 37,006 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,812 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,319 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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J50 ADH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J50 ADH, 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 J50 ADH registered?

J50 ADH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is J50 ADH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 ADH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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