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K88 JPM

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,804 mi
Last recorded57,804 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 JPM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 57,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 57,512 miles

Nearside Rear Inner & outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear Inner & outer sills corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 56,710 miles

Central Coolant leak

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 56,708 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Central Coolant leak

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 56,481 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 56,481 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Both battery leads (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,263 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,249 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 56,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded joint inbetween flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded joint inbetween flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 55,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre inner edged

on inspection in jacked position steering felt to be pulling to the left

Pass 15 May 2014 55,154 miles

offside front tyre inner edged

on inspection in jacked position steering felt to be pulling to the left

Pass 4 May 2012 52,752 miles

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

slight play in front shocker bottom bushes both sides

Pass 1 May 2010 52,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing

Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,707 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 51,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 May 2008 51,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 51,330 miles

steers to nearside

Fail 8 Jun 2007 51,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

steering goes to nearside

Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,091 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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K88 JPM is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1999 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 62,191 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 K88 JPM, 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 27 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K88 JPM registered?

K88 JPM is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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The MOT history for K88 JPM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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