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S23 JMC

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,343 mi
Last recorded82,343 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 JMC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 82,343 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 70,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 61,561 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 58,898 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,143 miles

suspention sitting close to bump stops

Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,621 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 34,398 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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S23 JMC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S23 JMC, 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 S23 JMC registered?

S23 JMC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S23 JMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 JMC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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