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A17 VVC

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,860 mi
Last recorded38,860 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 38,860 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 37,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 37,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 37,270 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 36,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 35,319 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 35,319 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 35,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated/cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 35,232 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated/cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 35,079 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 34,528 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 33,805 miles

Nearside headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam pattern and light output considered acceptable

Offside headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam pattern and light output considered acceptable

off side rear sill has been repaired with filler. unable to see if welded below filler

rust hole in offside front sill does not appear to extend into any prescribed areas

suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 22 May 2017 33,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to the extent that cords are exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to the extent that cords are exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam pattern and light output considered acceptable.

Offside rear sill has been repaired with filler. Unable to see if welded below filler.

Rust hole in offside front sill does not appear to extend into any prescribed areas

Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 9 May 2016 32,851 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 31,951 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 31,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 31,056 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to both front lower suspension arms

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill / wheel arch

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2014 31,000 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to both front lower suspension arms

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill / wheel arch

front and rear number plates deteriorated

headlight beam patters poor

suspension pumped up high

both front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 30,390 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s parking brake poor

o/s parking brake poor

Pass 18 May 2012 29,503 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 29,502 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 28,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outer sills slightly corroded

handbrake requires adjustment

offside front brake discs inner face pitted

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly and low on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2011 28,459 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

handbrake requires adjustment

offside front brake discs inner face pitted

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly and low on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2010 27,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 May 2010 27,060 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 25,737 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light corrosion to both outer sills

tempary repair to nearside side repeater

Fail 27 May 2009 25,702 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light corrosion to both outer sills

tempary repair to nearside side repeater

Pass 23 May 2008 24,207 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 23,112 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 22,577 miles

n\s\r lower suspension rubber becoming weak

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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A17 VVC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A17 VVC, 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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A17 VVC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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