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2 VBX

1997 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

48,142 mi
Last recorded48,142 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 VBX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 48,142 miles

Vehicle undersealed.

Pass 16 May 2025 48,030 miles

Vehicle undersealed.

Pass 30 May 2024 47,961 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle undersealed.

Pass 31 May 2023 47,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed.

Pass 27 May 2022 47,532 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 47,187 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 46,841 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,135 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,293 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 45,185 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,430 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,157 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,486 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 42,804 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 42,108 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,985 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 39,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 38,529 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 37,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 34,746 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 32,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 30,292 miles

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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2 VBX is a 1997 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 2 VBX, 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.

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What year was 2 VBX registered?

2 VBX is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is 2 VBX safe to buy?

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