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S744 JRK

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,722 mi
Last recorded36,722 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 JRK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 36,722 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 36,698 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 36,689 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 36,664 miles

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

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

suspension height low

Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,649 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 36,504 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

headlight pattern dull

Fail 14 Jul 2021 36,504 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

headlight pattern dull

Pass 19 Jul 2014 36,409 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 36,409 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,051 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,340 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)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 31,177 miles

front discs corroded

slight distortion to beam patterns

Fail 9 Jul 2011 31,177 miles

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

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre below on edge

slight distortion to beam patterns

Pass 17 Jul 2010 29,610 miles

Both front tyres below on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2009 28,070 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres very low on inside edge

Pass 5 Jul 2008 26,586 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 26,586 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,785 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,737 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 23,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

The o/s headlamp beam has a low light intensity, bubl or lamp may need replacing for next years MOT.

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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S744 JRK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S744 JRK, 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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S744 JRK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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