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S380 JAR

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,237 mi
Last recorded84,237 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS380 JAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,237 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 4 Aug 2017 84,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system corroded.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 84,074 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 84,074 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,585 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 31 Jul 2015 83,584 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 2 Aug 2014 82,097 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 81,969 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 81,591 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,283 miles

both front lower shock bushes deteriorating/slight play (may need replacing soon)

both rear indicators loosing colour

both rear lower arm bushes/track control arm bushes deteriorating(may need replacing soon)

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding/lipped (may need replacing soon)

n/s/f wheel bearing slig noise(may need replacing soon)

slight oil leak

slight play o/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 9 Sep 2011 81,258 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear disks rusted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 77,694 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 77,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 71,879 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,614 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 67,614 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 63,048 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 58,540 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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S380 JAR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S380 JAR, 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.

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What year was S380 JAR registered?

S380 JAR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S380 JAR safe to buy?

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