Official DVLA Record

1997 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · P636 ARG

P636 ARG

1997 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18/03/1997. Recorded mileage 65,952 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MG MGF
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14/11/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
65,952 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/11/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1796cc

P636 ARG Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2023
  • 65,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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Known faults for MG MGF

Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

P636 ARG Mileage History

  1. 14/11/202365,952 mi
  2. 15/11/202365,952 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

P636 ARG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 04:42
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mg Mgf (P636 ARG) between November 2023 and November 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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