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1997 MG MGF1.8L Petrol

R838 FEX

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 112,014 miles recorded, this Green 1997 MG MGF runs on Petrol with a 1796cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT

Failed

No history recorded

Tax

No data

Mileage: 112,014
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1796cc

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Public record health check: Poor.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)

! Older vehicle

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 Mg Mgf (R838 FEX) has a recorded MOT history spanning from September 2021 to September 2021, with 1 MOT test on record.

With 0 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 0%. The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

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