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S495 JLY

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,407 mi
Last recorded110,407 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 JLY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 110,407 miles

vehicle undersealed. sills, rear, front

Pass 30 Nov 2023 109,016 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 104,252 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 99,918 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 99,912 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,308 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill distorted & edge corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal across car in front of engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 96,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer sill distorted & edge corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal across car in front of engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 91,363 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of engine (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer sill distorted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 91,306 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill bent and damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2018 84,212 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside sill damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2017 75,883 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 75,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 681,760 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2015 67,179 miles

poor beam image from nearside headlamp.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 67,179 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

poor beam image from nearside headlamp.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 65,637 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 64,826 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,097 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,299 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 55,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fluid suspension low

Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,360 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,759 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,006 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 37,006 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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S495 JLY is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 71,264 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 S495 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 29 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 S495 JLY registered?

S495 JLY is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S495 JLY safe to buy?

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