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R399 NNJ

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,791 mi
Last recorded42,791 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 NNJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 42,791 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 42,633 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 42,438 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 42,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 42,107 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,941 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slight interaction on rear lights (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,687 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2016 40,669 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Jun 2015 39,987 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 39,296 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,710 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2013 38,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 38,367 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre has small cut in outer wall

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2010 37,136 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 36,677 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 34,593 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 31,819 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 29,710 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 28,703 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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R399 NNJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R399 NNJ, 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 R399 NNJ registered?

R399 NNJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R399 NNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R399 NNJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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