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B2 SDK

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,577 mi
Last recorded38,577 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 SDK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 38,577 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 36,101 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 35,365 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 34,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm to hub as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm to hub as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 34,237 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 33,027 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 31,702 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 29,853 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 28,643 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 28,643 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,366 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,152 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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B2 SDK is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B2 SDK, 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 B2 SDK registered?

B2 SDK is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is B2 SDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 SDK shows 12 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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