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S31 JLH

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,186 mi
Last recorded85,186 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 JLH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2007 85,186 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 85,181 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 77,793 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 77,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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S31 JLH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S31 JLH, 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 S31 JLH registered?

S31 JLH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S31 JLH safe to buy?

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