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R869 JAR

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,842 mi
Last recorded61,842 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 JAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 61,842 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Minor oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2025 61,823 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 61,676 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 61,088 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 61,088 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 60,386 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 59,114 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 59,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 58,232 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,463 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,815 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 55,815 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,857 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 48,973 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 45,793 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 45,793 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,798 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,888 miles

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system corroding

Fail 22 Jun 2012 42,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

SRS light on

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,266 miles

Front brake disks worn

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

Rear brake disks worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,130 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,278 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 40,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,875 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 37,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,298 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 35,211 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to various parts of both subframes

Pass 16 May 2006 33,301 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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R869 JAR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R869 JAR, 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 R869 JAR registered?

R869 JAR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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