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J66 UDE

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,211 mi
Last recorded31,211 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 UDE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 31,211 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 31,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 30,883 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake low readings

Pass 14 Jun 2022 30,728 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 30,728 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both n/s & o/s inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 30,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both inc wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 30,692 miles

Front both brake discs corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both inc wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,559 miles

Front both brake discs corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both inc wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 30,369 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 30,146 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded but not to excess

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

General all over corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 25 Feb 2016 29,873 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 29,788 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,446 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,720 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,266 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,076 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,291 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 21,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

The rear track control arm bushes are getting weak, both sides.slight play.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,390 miles

The rear track control arm bushes are getting weak, both sides.slight play.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,359 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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J66 UDE is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J66 UDE, 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 J66 UDE registered?

J66 UDE is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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