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S4 JAJ

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,326 mi
Last recorded36,326 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 JAJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 36,326 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 36,115 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 35,721 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 35,156 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 34,484 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 33,343 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 33,051 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 32,474 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 31,429 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 30,990 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 29,794 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 22,832 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 28,224 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 27,022 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 26,338 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,579 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 22,428 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,147 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,147 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 18,333 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 16,119 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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S4 JAJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S4 JAJ, 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 S4 JAJ registered?

S4 JAJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S4 JAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 JAJ shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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