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B4 VVC

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,551 mi
Last recorded25,551 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 25,551 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 25,484 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 25,295 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 25,255 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 25,171 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 25,103 miles

All four tyres are wearing low on there inner tread areas

Pass 26 Apr 2019 24,843 miles

All four tyres are wearing low on there inner tread areas

Pass 9 Apr 2018 24,265 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edge, suspect due to suspension heights low. (corrected)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 23,625 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,599 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,503 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 22,779 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,886 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,644 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,618 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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B4 VVC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B4 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 B4 VVC registered?

B4 VVC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is B4 VVC safe to buy?

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