1997 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · R165 CGD

This vehicle presents an exceptionally stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 23 April 2025 at 81,557 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent three-year trend of clean passes dating back to April 2022, suggesting a high standard of preventative maintenance and a vehicle in excellent mechanical condition for its age. The mileage is notably low for a 29-year-old car, averaging roughly 2,812 miles per year. The record shows very little usage over the last four years, with only 919 miles added between the April 2022 test at 80,638 miles and the April 2025 test at 81,557 miles. Such low annual mileage often indicates a seasonal or leisure-use pattern, though it can also lead to issues associated with long periods of standing. While the MOT history is flawless, a buyer should still perform a targeted physical inspection. Low-use vehicles often suffer from perished rubber components, such as suspension bushes or coolant hoses, which may not trigger a failure if they remain intact but are nearing the end of their service life. The lack of recorded corrosion in the MOT history is positive, but the chassis and sills of an MGF require a thorough manual check for surface rust that may not have reached a critical failure threshold. Attention should be paid to the braking system and tyres. Low mileage can lead to binding calipers or glazed brake discs due to inactivity. Check the tyre date codes to ensure the rubber has not hardened with age, as tyres can lose grip and develop cracks even if the tread depth remains legal. Given the clean record, these checks are precautionary rather than reactions to known faults.