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S969 JKP

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,559 mi
Last recorded19,559 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS969 JKP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 19,559 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 19,538 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 19,331 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 19,121 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 19,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 18,908 miles

slight play in rear suspension bushes

srs warning light on

Fail 27 Oct 2010 18,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight play in rear suspension bushes

srs warning light on

Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,335 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 15,020 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 14,472 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 13,674 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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S969 JKP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue 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 S969 JKP, 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 S969 JKP registered?

S969 JKP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S969 JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S969 JKP 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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