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R962 JNH

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,277 mi
Last recorded79,277 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 JNH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 79,277 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 79,223 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 77,994 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 76,481 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 74,575 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 74,541 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 70,699 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 70,699 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,637 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 68,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened ARM RUSTED THROUGH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

HYDROELASTIC SUSPENSION LOW

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2014 68,332 miles

front and rear subframes rusty

front discs rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2014 68,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front and rear subframes rusty

front discs rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,204 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,282 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 24 Jun 2010 67,273 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,865 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 63,402 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre worn inner 3/4.

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 62,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2007 62,542 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 60,028 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 60,028 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/front tyre worn on iner edge

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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R962 JNH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R962 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.

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What year was R962 JNH registered?

R962 JNH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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