The road tax status for R823 AHJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R823 AHJ?

The MOT for R823 AHJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 September 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of R823 AHJ?

The recorded mileage for R823 AHJ is 47,130 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R823 AHJ ULEZ compliant?

No, R823 AHJ 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 · R823 AHJ

R823 AHJ

1997 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28/08/1997. Recorded mileage 47,130 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MG MGF
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/09/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 47,130 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 30/09/2024

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Mileage: 47,130 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1796cc

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R823 AHJ Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2023
47,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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Reliability & Known Issues

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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R823 AHJ Mileage History

20/09/202347,098 mi
02/10/202347,130 mi+32 mi

Average of roughly 992 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R823 AHJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 09:50

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mg Mgf (R823 AHJ) between September 2023 and October 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Suspension system inoperative all round (5.3.5 (a))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.

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