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M700 JOC

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

36,255 mi
Last recorded36,255 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 JOC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 36,255 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing low close to wear bars centre tread

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 36,250 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing low close to wear bars

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 36,205 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing low close to wear bars

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 35,695 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 35,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 35,135 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 35,129 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 34,613 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 34,197 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 33,154 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,793 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 32,254 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 16 Oct 2013 31,754 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,146 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 31,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,199 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 29,062 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 29,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,107 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 25,107 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,869 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

rear offside tyre is perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2007 23,305 miles

engine oil leak

f/o/s beam pattern will require attention

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,771 miles

engine oil leak

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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M700 JOC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M700 JOC, 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 M700 JOC registered?

M700 JOC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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