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S393 MJM

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

51,744 mi
Last recorded51,744 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 MJM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 51,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 50,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 48,935 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 47,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 46,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracked at inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Low pressure ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,108 miles

Front screenwash jets weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge , may need wheel alignment check (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 43,866 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 42,277 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 42,049 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 39,220 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker greater than 40mm within swept area of windscreen ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake discs corroded front and rear

Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,077 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 33,382 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 29,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,877 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 26,331 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 26,331 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 23,776 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 23,776 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,061 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 22,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 208,372 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 20,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,298 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,486 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 14,266 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 11,485 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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S393 MJM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S393 MJM, 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 S393 MJM registered?

S393 MJM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S393 MJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S393 MJM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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