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S166 JKP

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,247 mi
Last recorded71,247 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 JKP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 71,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and underside components but not excessive

Pass 29 Oct 2019 70,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes into T piece corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and underside components but not excessive

Pass 25 Oct 2018 70,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 70,730 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,657 miles

Front tyres slightly perished on outer sidewall

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,497 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 70,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 69,109 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 69,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,015 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,519 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,550 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 60,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,046 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 55,259 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 51,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 49,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 49,980 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 47,633 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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S166 JKP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S166 JKP, 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 S166 JKP registered?

S166 JKP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S166 JKP safe to buy?

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