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S434 JLY

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,434 mi
Last recorded57,434 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS434 JLY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 57,434 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 56,914 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 56,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 55,805 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 55,805 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 54,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle been under sealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,615 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 53,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 51,502 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 50,116 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 50,096 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,763 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 48,763 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery clamp bolt absent

engine air filter detached from throttle body

Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,551 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 27 Aug 2013 38,196 miles

battery slight inscure

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

handbrake light staying on (no binding on brakes) fluid level good

Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,927 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake efforts slightly out of balance

Handbrake light staying on (lever sticks 'up' slightly but brakes not binding)

Hydrolastic suspension fluid deposits noted around O/S/R hub area.

Various areas slight corrosion noted.

Windscreen washers slightly weak.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,320 miles

Both front shock absorbers mounting bushes perishing.

O/S headlamp glazed but not severely affecting output intensity or pattern.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,768 miles

Front brakes imbalanced 20%.

Handbrake has free play & handbrake warning light button sticking slightly.

O/S dip beam image slightly faint.

Steering has slightly less 'resistance' when turning to the left.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 34,484 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake light stays on

Pass 25 Oct 2008 32,949 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2008 32,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,241 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 24,764 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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S434 JLY is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S434 JLY, 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 S434 JLY registered?

S434 JLY is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S434 JLY safe to buy?

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