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R309 JSX

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

88,458 mi
Last recorded88,458 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 JSX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 88,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os inner faces partly pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os fogged internally (4.1.4 (b))

Parking Result Brake efficiency 19% Brake lock 0% Readings 110 / 100 KgF

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

emissions just met: CO fluctuating

vehicle presented with underbody coating / underseal applied

Fail 28 Mar 2026 88,272 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits PRINTOUT ATTACHED (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os inner faces partly pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os fogged internally (4.1.4 (b))

Parking Result Brake efficiency 19% Brake lock 0% Readings 110 / 100 KgF

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

vehicle presented with underbody coating / underseal applied

Pass 17 Mar 2025 87,283 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened minor pitting corrosion to all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Emissions just met on FULL CAT test

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os lenses slightly fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Parking Result Brake efficiency 19% Brake lock 0% Readings 110 / 100 KgF

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to some underbody components / panels

vehicle presented with underbody coating / underseal applied

Pass 28 May 2024 86,520 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os internals slightly fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Park Brake efficiency 19% : OS lazy

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to some underbody components / panels

vehicle p[resented with underbody coating / underseal applied

Fail 13 May 2024 86,452 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction LAMP on (2.6 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits SEE PRINTOUT (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits SEE PRINTOUT (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os internals slightly fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Park Brake efficiency 19% : OS lazy

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to some underbody components / panels

vehicle p[resented with underbody coating / underseal applied

Pass 13 Jun 2023 85,183 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides Front ()

Fail 10 Jun 2023 85,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides Front ()

Fail 24 May 2023 84,904 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill has a hole in it (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 83,203 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 83,158 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning steering lamp illuminated (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 83,044 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 82,990 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,781 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 82,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,681 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,448 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 80,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 79,320 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 79,320 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 76,092 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 76,092 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,745 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 61,642 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 61,642 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,383 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 56,244 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,122 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 51,122 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2006 46,058 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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R309 JSX is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 R309 JSX, 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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R309 JSX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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