DVLA verified

1997 MG MGF1.8L Petrol

R407 CMV

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1997 MG MGF? It's a Petrol with a 1796cc engine showing 59,828 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Expired

Expires 22/07/2023

Tax

SORN

Statutory Off Road Notification

£8.99

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Mileage: 59,828
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1796cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

A score of 45 doesn't mean it's safe to buy. Private markers don't appear in public data.

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Full History Report

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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: 31 Jul 2026, 02:36

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1997, this Mg Mgf with plate R407 CMV has undergone 2 MOT inspections since July 2022.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 50% of its MOT tests, totaling 1 passes against 1 fails. This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

AI-powered analysis based on real MOT data and market insights.

Buying Score

58/100

Risk Level

Medium

Est. Annual Cost

£900-£1,200

Mileage

The mileage is well below average for a ...

Our Verdict

Proceed with caution and a thorough underside inspection. While the low mileage is attractive, the persistent history of corrosion and suspension wear requires careful scrutiny.

Your primary focus should be the chassis and subframes. The MOT history consistently flags corrosion in the front and rear subframe mounting areas. You must check if this is merely surface rust or if it is progressing toward structural failure. A professional inspection with a hoist is highly recommended to assess the depth of the corrosion mentioned in the 2022 records.

Secondly, verify the maintenance of the braking and steering systems. The car has suffered from parking brake efficiency issues and power steering failures in the past. Ensure the electronic power steering (EPS) is functioning perfectly and that the handbrake holds firmly on an incline. Finally, ask for a detailed service history to confirm that the cooling system and head gasket (a known sensitive area for this engine) have been properly maintained, as these are critical for the longevity of the 1.8L petrol engine.

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