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S824 CJK

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,493 mi
Last recorded105,493 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 CJK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 105,493 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 104,978 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 103,489 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 102,076 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 100,839 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 99,586 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,366 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight fault on power steering operation

Pass 2 May 2013 97,444 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 92,778 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads worn

hand brake close to reserve travel limit

Pass 4 Jun 2010 86,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2010 86,145 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2009 81,792 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,089 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 60,038 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 60,038 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 47,812 miles

ADVISE # N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE,

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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S824 CJK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S824 CJK, 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 S824 CJK registered?

S824 CJK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S824 CJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S824 CJK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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