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WSJ 409

1998 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,168 mi
Last recorded40,168 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Tf62,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSJ 409
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 40,168 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 40,168 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,242 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 39,242 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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WSJ 409 is a 1998 MG Tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 62,822 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WSJ 409, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 28 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WSJ 409?

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What year was WSJ 409 registered?

WSJ 409 is a 1998 MG Tf, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is WSJ 409 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSJ 409 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WSJ 409 have outstanding finance?

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