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S999 RJH

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,730 mi
Last recorded72,730 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 RJH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 72,730 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,698 miles

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

various underbody components corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,684 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,615 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 72,609 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 72,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 72,462 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 72,211 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 72,116 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 72,041 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

boot/high level brake light disconnected

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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S999 RJH 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 80%.

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 S999 RJH, 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 S999 RJH registered?

S999 RJH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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