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L2 JJD

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,343 mi
Last recorded69,343 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 JJD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 69,343 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 68,777 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 68,073 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 67,711 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 67,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 67,294 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 67,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 66,673 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 65,677 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 65,677 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,976 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing abnormally on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 63,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn abnormally on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing abnormally on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,621 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,275 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 62,275 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 62,027 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,063 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,007 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,127 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,445 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 58,445 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,719 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 57,719 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 56,045 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2007 53,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,828 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 50,925 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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L2 JJD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L2 JJD, 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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What year was L2 JJD registered?

L2 JJD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is L2 JJD safe to buy?

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