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S748 JRK

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,372 mi
Last recorded94,372 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 JRK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,372 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,793 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 85,651 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,333 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,298 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 63,295 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

NS reverse light not working

OSF tyre at 2mm

Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,093 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 50,093 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)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,051 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,131 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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S748 JRK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S748 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S748 JRK registered?

S748 JRK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S748 JRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S748 JRK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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