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S5 JVN

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,589 mi
Last recorded54,589 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 JVN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 54,589 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 53,138 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 50,954 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,774 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 48,740 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 112,101 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,520 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,121 miles

suspension would benefit from a recharge.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 45,116 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

suspension would benefit from a recharge.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 43,615 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,727 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 34,246 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 34,246 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,924 miles

both rear tyres worn to wear indicators

nearside rear inner brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2008 20,639 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 13,412 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 7,861 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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S5 JVN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S5 JVN, 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 S5 JVN registered?

S5 JVN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S5 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 JVN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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