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S471 JLM

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,515 mi
Last recorded72,515 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 JLM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 72,515 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front non op but water clearing screen

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 61,261 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer strap broken

Pass 29 Jul 2017 53,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern faint (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 53,931 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern faint (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,960 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 49,951 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlight dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,788 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

n/s headlamp aim weak

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2015 42,788 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

n/s headlamp aim weak

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,623 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 31,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,295 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 23,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,666 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,967 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 21,546 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,066 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,420 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 20,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 18,191 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,971 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)

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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S471 JLM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S471 JLM, 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 S471 JLM registered?

S471 JLM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S471 JLM safe to buy?

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