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J888 EJJ

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,412 mi
Last recorded28,412 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 EJJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 28,412 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 27,883 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 27,352 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 27,324 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,208 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,078 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 24,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Apr 2012 22,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,275 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,839 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,365 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 18,954 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,368 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J888 EJJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J888 EJJ, 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 J888 EJJ registered?

J888 EJJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is J888 EJJ safe to buy?

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