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A3 VVC

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,081 mi
Last recorded45,081 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 45,081 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 44,055 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 43,419 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 42,051 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 41,282 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 40,310 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 40,297 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 39,800 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,794 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 38,580 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 39,576 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 38,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,365 miles

SRS light on

sections of high level stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,411 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,706 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 30,565 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 30,553 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre JUST on legal limit

Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,975 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,053 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 26,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 24,629 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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A3 VVC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 VVC registered?

A3 VVC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is A3 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 VVC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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