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S111 RJM

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,069 mi
Last recorded51,069 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 RJM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 51,069 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 50,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 48,566 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 48,342 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 48,013 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 47,318 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 46,267 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 45,912 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,766 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 45,750 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,152 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,828 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 42,938 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,235 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 41,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,678 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,287 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,780 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 16,249 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 16,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S111 RJM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S111 RJM, 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 S111 RJM registered?

S111 RJM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S111 RJM safe to buy?

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