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J50 VVC

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

24,624 mi
Last recorded24,624 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 24,624 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 24,241 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 23,932 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 23,861 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 23,737 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 23,511 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 23,149 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 22,799 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 22,315 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 22,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 21,982 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 21,454 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 21,110 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 20,693 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 20,251 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,049 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 19,664 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,629 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,044 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,756 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 17,162 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 VVC 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 95.2%.

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 VVC, 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

How do I check the history of J50 VVC?

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What year was J50 VVC registered?

J50 VVC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is J50 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 VVC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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