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R961 JNH

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,652 mi
Last recorded94,652 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 JNH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 94,652 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 94,571 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

HYDROLASTIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM UNEVEN

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 93,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 93,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 93,555 miles

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 93,015 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 92,221 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 88,727 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,359 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 86,359 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,486 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 83,961 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 83,155 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 80,274 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 78,167 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 78,167 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,179 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside dip beam image poor

Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,385 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 60,209 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,264 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,786 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 50,612 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 50,574 miles

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

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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R961 JNH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R961 JNH, 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 R961 JNH registered?

R961 JNH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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