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1997 MG MGF1.8L Petrol

R388 BGY

Vehicle Insight Summary

MG MGF (1997, Petrol, 1796cc) — mileage recorded at 62,529. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 22/05/2025

Tax

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Mileage: 62,529
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1796cc

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1997, this Mg Mgf with plate R388 BGY has undergone 3 MOT inspections since August 2021.

With 2 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 67%. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

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