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1997 MG MGF 1.8I VVC1.8L PETROL

M6 FJR

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1997 MG MGF 1.8I VVC? It's a PETROL with a 1796cc engine showing unavailable miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 19/10/2009
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/01/2008
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1796cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT entry for this 1997 MG MGF 1.8I VVC is from 2008-10-21, which recorded a failure due to a nearside registration plate lamp not working. This is the only documented failure in the final MOT history provided, though earlier entries show more significant issues. The 2007-06-15 MOT revealed multiple defects, including tyre tread below 1.6mm, brake pads less than 1.5mm thick, and worn front brake discs. These indicate substantial wear on critical safety components, despite the vehicle’s low recorded mileage of 26,617 miles. The pattern of defects suggests recurring issues with tyres, brakes, and lighting systems. The 2007 MOT highlighted severe tyre wear, brake pad thinning, and brake disc scoring, while the 2008 failure focused on a minor electrical fault. No further MOT records exist after 2008, making it difficult to assess whether the condition has worsened, stabilized, or improved. However, the 2007 defects imply that the vehicle may have experienced significant mechanical stress or neglect prior to 2008. The vehicle’s mileage of 26,617 miles over 29 years equates to roughly 918 miles per year, which is exceptionally low. This could indicate infrequent use or long periods of inactivity, both of which may contribute to corrosion, fluid degradation, or component stiffness.

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45
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Locked
Finance
Locked
Write-off
Locked
Salvage
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Imported
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Exported
Locked
Scrapped
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Destruction
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V5C Logbook
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MOT Status

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