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CEY 30X

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,785 mi
Last recorded32,785 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEY 30X
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 32,785 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 32,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 30,140 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 30,075 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 30,036 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 29,917 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 29,851 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 29,801 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 29,471 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 28,911 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,699 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 277,418 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,377 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,839 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 26,693 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,652 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 26,030 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,291 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 25,088 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,955 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 24,797 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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CEY 30X is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CEY 30X, 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

How do I check the history of CEY 30X?

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What year was CEY 30X registered?

CEY 30X is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is CEY 30X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEY 30X shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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