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R503 JSC

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,414 mi
Last recorded113,414 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 JSC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 113,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 113,284 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 113,141 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 112,688 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 112,167 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 121,679 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 109,380 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 109,380 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 108,345 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 108,345 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Indicator Lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 105,357 miles

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

Offside front wing showing corrosion

all four brake discs showing some corrosion inner faces

Fail 23 Jul 2018 105,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front wing showing corrosion

all four brake discs showing some corrosion inner faces

Fail 16 Jul 2018 105,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front wing showing corrosion

all four brake discs showing some corrosion inner faces

Pass 11 Jul 2017 105,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 104,694 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 104,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 103,574 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 102,948 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 102,132 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 100,981 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 99,883 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 99,883 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 98,324 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 96,519 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 96,517 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 93,229 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 93,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 89,112 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 81,451 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 81,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

water hose underneath at front leaking

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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R503 JSC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R503 JSC, 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 R503 JSC registered?

R503 JSC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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