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S425 JKP

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,434 mi
Last recorded85,434 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS425 JKP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 85,434 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 81,453 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 78,574 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 78,574 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2023 75,877 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 72,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 72,354 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 71,986 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 71,986 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,401 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 68,155 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,945 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 65,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,782 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,570 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,058 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 60,641 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 60,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,455 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,834 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,318 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,466 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 47,153 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 47,153 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 44,176 miles

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

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

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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S425 JKP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S425 JKP, 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 S425 JKP registered?

S425 JKP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S425 JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S425 JKP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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