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18 MGF

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,228 mi
Last recorded28,228 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 28,228 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 27,820 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 27,817 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 27,740 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 27,738 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 27,703 miles

Front suspension low

Pass 16 Apr 2019 27,644 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 27,363 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 17,849 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 26,778 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 26,406 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2014 25,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2013 25,123 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2012 24,767 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,101 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 24,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,644 miles

O/S/F BRAKE SHOWING JUDDER

O/S/F TYRE SOFT[POSSIBLE PUNCTURE]

SURFACE CORROSION SHOWING ON INSIDE FACES FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,312 miles

corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

Fail 25 May 2009 23,309 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion on inner faces of front and rear brake discs

handbrake travel high

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded severely (middle steel section)

Pass 21 May 2008 22,562 miles

N/S AND O/S/F METAL PIPES ON BRAKE FLEX HOSES SHOWING CORROSION

O/S/F BRAKE SHOWING JUDDER

SLIGHT CORROSION SHOWING ON INSIDE FACE OF N/S/R BRAKE DISC

SURFACE CORROSION SHOWING ON O/S/F BRAKE DISC

Fail 21 May 2008 22,562 miles

N/S AND O/S/F METAL PIPES ON BRAKE FLEX HOSES SHOWING CORROSION

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F BRAKE SHOWING JUDDER

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT CORROSION SHOWING ON INSIDE FACE OF N/S/R BRAKE DISC

SURFACE CORROSION SHOWING ON O/S/F BRAKE DISC

Pass 18 May 2007 21,512 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 21,510 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 May 2006 20,156 miles

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

nearside tyre crsacking up where nail

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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18 MGF is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 71,264 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 18 MGF, 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 29 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 18 MGF registered?

18 MGF is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is 18 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 MGF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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