1997 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · R332 AOT
1997 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03/09/1997. Recorded mileage 72,394 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG MGF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
R332 AOT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2022
- 72,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
R332 AOT Mileage History
- 08/09/202163,285 mi
- 09/09/202272,394 mi+9,109 mi
Average of roughly 9,091 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R332 AOT MOT History
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 (R332 AOT) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: MG MGF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Hydragas Suspension Leaks/Depressurisation(Moderate)
The unique interconnected fluid/gas suspension system can leak or lose pressure over time, leading to a harsh ride and low ground clearance.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Standard K-Series issue, exacerbated by the mid-engine layout and long coolant pipes to the front radiator.
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