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P666 PJJ

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,407 mi
Last recorded82,407 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 PJJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 82,407 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 82,407 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 82,001 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 81,854 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 81,645 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 81,169 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 80,685 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 80,432 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 79,942 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 78,850 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 78,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs lips and corodet (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs lips and corodet (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 78,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault SRS warning light /RED/ on dash (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs lips and corodet (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs lips and corodet (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 77,046 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 75,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 74,765 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 72,757 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 72,757 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,312 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 72,309 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,082 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 71,041 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 68,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,691 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,565 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 62,917 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 60,103 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,503 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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P666 PJJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 P666 PJJ, 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 P666 PJJ registered?

P666 PJJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is P666 PJJ safe to buy?

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