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R332 JBA

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

51,373 mi
Last recorded51,373 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 JBA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 51,373 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 51,344 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 51,317 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 51,295 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 51,265 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 51,256 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2020 51,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2019 51,253 miles

rear brake performance slightly low

Fail 28 Mar 2019 51,253 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake performance slightly low

Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,250 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,246 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,136 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 50,846 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 50,846 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,827 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 50,344 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 50,344 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,673 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,394 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 48,394 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,400 miles

Battery insecure

offside front tyre rubbing on wheel arch lining found on lock to lock

rear number plate deteriorated slightly but still ledgible

Fail 30 Jun 2009 43,400 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre rubbing on wheel arch lining found on lock to lock

rear number plate deteriorated slightly but still ledgible

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,843 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,465 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,139 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 35,139 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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R332 JBA 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 74.1%.

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 R332 JBA, 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 R332 JBA registered?

R332 JBA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R332 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 JBA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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