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J777 WJT

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,499 mi
Last recorded72,499 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 WJT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 72,499 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 72,492 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 72,143 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 72,099 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 70,083 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner off side lower wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 68,109 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 68,104 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 65,597 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 65,135 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,967 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 60,967 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,970 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 55,968 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corner to inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,722 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 53,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

whater leaking from pipes

Pass 15 Mar 2008 52,568 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 52,566 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,546 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 4,422 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 42,219 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 42,211 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 42,211 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 41,902 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear exhaust strap rotted away

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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J777 WJT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J777 WJT, 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 J777 WJT registered?

J777 WJT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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