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1998 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · S4 JAJ

S4 JAJ

1998 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 36,115 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
MG MGF
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 05 Aug 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
Recorded Mileage
36,115 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 05 Aug 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1796cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently meets roadworthiness standards, as the 2026-06-18 test on 36,115 miles was passed with no recorded defects. The MOT history is chronologically stable, showing consistent passing from 2021 through 2025, indicating no recurring faults or structural deterioration. The maintenance trend is stable, with no evidence of a worsening pattern or an alarming increase in mileage accumulation that would suggest a significant drop in vehicle value. The mileage profile reflects a low-maintenance lifestyle, averaging approximately 1,290 miles per year. This is consistent with older models that may have experienced less aggressive use or longer periods of inactivity. While the 2025-07-18 test on 36,115 miles was passed, the data points from 2024, 2023, and 2022 are also clean, suggesting the vehicle has maintained a low mileage accumulation rate over the past five years. There are no gaps in the record that would indicate a sudden increase in wear, and no specific mileage spikes are visible that would suggest rapid consumption of consumables like brakes or tyres. A buyer should inspect the car for structural integrity and mechanical components such as suspension bushings, coil springs, and brake discs, as well as for corrosion and exhaust emissions. The clean history from 2021 to 2025 suggests that the vehicle has been cared for, but a thorough visual check is still required to rule out hidden issues.
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S4 JAJ Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
  • 36,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for MG MGF

Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

S4 JAJ Mileage History

  1. 26/07/202234,484 mi
  2. 28/07/202335,156 mi+672 mi
  3. 02/08/202435,721 mi+565 mi
  4. 18/07/202536,115 mi+394 mi

Average of roughly 547 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

S4 JAJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mg Mgf (S4 JAJ) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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