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JSV 224

1998 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

5,867 mi
Last recorded5,867 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Tf62,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSV 224
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 5,867 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 5,851 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 5,847 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 5,834 miles

front suspension arm & king pin ny-locking nuts not locked fully

Fail 4 Jun 2015 5,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front suspension arm & king pin ny-locking nuts not locked fully

Pass 29 May 2014 5,805 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 5,601 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 5,070 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 4,530 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 3,906 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 3,375 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 3,081 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 2,930 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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JSV 224 is a 1998 MG Tf in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1998 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 62,822 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JSV 224, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 28 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JSV 224 registered?

JSV 224 is a 1998 MG Tf, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is JSV 224 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSV 224 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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