No, R282 AEV is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R282 AEV?

The MOT for R282 AEV is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 August 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of R282 AEV?

The recorded mileage for R282 AEV is 52,558 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R282 AEV ULEZ compliant?

No, R282 AEV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · R282 AEV

R282 AEV

1997 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 52,558 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MG MGF
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/08/2022
Road Tax: Untaxed (30/09/2021)
Recorded Mileage: 52,558 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 10/08/2022

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 30/09/2021

Mileage: 52,558 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1796cc

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R282 AEV Key Findings

19 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2021
52,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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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.

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R282 AEV Mileage History

01/11/200516,231 mi
07/11/200619,196 mi+2,965 mi
31/10/200723,971 mi+4,775 mi
04/11/200828,900 mi+4,929 mi
30/10/200932,439 mi+3,539 mi
04/11/201035,921 mi+3,482 mi
31/10/201137,560 mi+1,639 mi
07/11/201239,282 mi+1,722 mi
06/11/201340,788 mi+1,506 mi
10/11/201442,922 mi+2,134 mi
04/12/201544,062 mi+1,140 mi
04/12/201544,062 mi
09/12/201645,422 mi+1,360 mi
04/12/201747,031 mi+1,609 mi
05/12/201747,036 mi+5 mi
08/03/201951,096 mi+4,060 mi
04/07/201951,102 mi+6 mi
11/08/202051,112 mi+10 mi
09/08/202152,558 mi+1,446 mi

Average of roughly 2,304 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

R282 AEV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 16:24

MOT Analysis

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19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mg Mgf (R282 AEV) between November 2005 and August 2021.

The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 09 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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