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S174 JNH

1999 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,275 mi
Last recorded37,275 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS174 JNH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 37,275 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 37,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 36,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 36,439 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 35,994 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 34,204 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 33,293 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody Corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2020 33,293 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 1 May 2015 33,275 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,740 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,513 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,869 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 30,869 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 22,646 miles

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 19,137 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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S174 JNH is a 1999 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 62,191 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 S174 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 27 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S174 JNH?

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What year was S174 JNH registered?

S174 JNH is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S174 JNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S174 JNH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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