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J99 TJH

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,407 mi
Last recorded58,407 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 TJH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 58,407 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 58,335 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,302 miles

Slight wear in both rear suspension upper balljoints.

Slight wear in steering rack n/s track rod end.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 57,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Slight wear in both rear suspension ball joints.

Slight wear in steering rack n/s track rod end.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,582 miles

Both rear light units interact between side light and indicator bulbs.

Slight play in n/s/f top swivel joint.

Slight play in n/s/f track rod end.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 51,153 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r steel brake pipe.

Slight up/down play in n/s/f upper swivel joint.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,768 miles

n/s headlamp has poor patten and light output

Fail 14 Feb 2007 46,745 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s headlamp has poor patten and poor light output

n/s screen wash jet poor alinement

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

suspension low alround

Pass 17 Feb 2006 43,561 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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J99 TJH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J99 TJH, 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 J99 TJH registered?

J99 TJH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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