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S806 JRK

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,990 mi
Last recorded54,990 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS806 JRK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 54,990 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,539 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,607 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,582 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded close to limits in places.

Both rear lower suspension arm front bushes worn close to legal limits

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,989 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 49,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 48,938 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 47,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2007 47,630 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,221 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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S806 JRK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S806 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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What year was S806 JRK registered?

S806 JRK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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