Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1998 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · S808 JRK

S808 JRK

1998 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/10/1998. Recorded mileage 42,852 miles. MOT valid until 07/10/2026.

Make & Model
MG MGF
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07/10/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
42,852 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07/10/2026
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1796cc

S808 JRK Key Findings

  • 24 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
  • 42,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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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.

S808 JRK Mileage History

  1. 27/10/200530,164 mi
  2. 27/10/200632,135 mi+1,971 mi
  3. 27/10/200632,137 mi+2 mi
  4. 26/10/200733,254 mi+1,117 mi
  5. 28/10/200834,036 mi+782 mi
  6. 01/04/200934,511 mi+475 mi
  7. 07/04/201035,200 mi+689 mi
  8. 06/04/201135,545 mi+345 mi
  9. 27/03/201235,885 mi+340 mi
  10. 16/04/201336,282 mi+397 mi
  11. 16/04/201336,282 mi
  12. 10/04/201436,566 mi+284 mi
  13. 16/04/201536,696 mi+130 mi
  14. 25/04/201636,811 mi+115 mi
  15. 18/04/201736,948 mi+137 mi
  16. 19/04/201837,052 mi+104 mi
  17. 08/10/201837,301 mi+249 mi
  18. 23/09/201938,644 mi+1,343 mi
  19. 18/09/202039,543 mi+899 mi
  20. 01/10/202140,407 mi+864 mi
  21. 27/09/202241,531 mi+1,124 mi
  22. 28/09/202341,916 mi+385 mi
  23. 09/10/202442,265 mi+349 mi
  24. 02/10/202542,852 mi+587 mi

Average of roughly 637 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

S808 JRK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 08:24
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mg Mgf (S808 JRK) between October 2005 and October 2025.

The record contains 22 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”.

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