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S808 JRK

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,852 mi
Last recorded42,852 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 JRK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 42,852 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 42,265 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 41,916 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 41,531 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 40,407 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 39,543 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 38,644 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 37,301 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 37,052 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,948 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,811 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,696 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,566 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 36,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,282 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,885 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,545 miles

Clutch pedal has had a modification

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 35,200 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,511 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,036 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 32,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 32,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 30,164 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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S808 JRK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S808 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 S808 JRK registered?

S808 JRK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S808 JRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S808 JRK shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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