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J99 MGX

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

56,109 mi
Last recorded56,109 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 MGX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 56,109 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 56,089 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 55,639 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,688 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 53,682 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 53,576 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 53,566 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,257 miles

Both sills at rear have slight corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 53,254 miles

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Both rear to sub frame bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both sills at rear have slight corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,990 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 52,987 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,647 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 52,646 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 52,309 miles

DRIVERS WINDOW FAULTY

REAR EXHAUST BOX A BIT SCABBY

Fail 18 Feb 2014 52,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

DRIVERS WINDOW FAULTY

REAR EXHAUST BOX A BIT SCABBY

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,620 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,847 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 50,847 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

OFFSIDE WINDOW FAULT

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,800 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,644 miles

nearside head lamp just passable recomend replacement

Fail 17 Sep 2008 48,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 45,999 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 41,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 41,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 34,750 miles

front brake balance 24%.maximum 25%.front pads low.all brake discs corroded.legal at time of test.

Fail 19 Sep 2005 34,750 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake balance 24%.maximum 25%.front pads low.all brake discs corroded.legal at time of test.

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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J99 MGX is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J99 MGX, 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.

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J99 MGX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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