The road tax status for A8 LUX is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for A8 LUX?

The MOT for A8 LUX is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 November 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of A8 LUX?

The recorded mileage for A8 LUX is 54,932 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is A8 LUX ULEZ compliant?

No, A8 LUX 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

MOT Valid

1997 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · A8 LUX

A8 LUX

1997 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 54,932 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026.

Make & Model: MG MGF
Year / Origin: 1997 · Peterborough
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 11/11/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 54,932 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 54,932 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1796cc

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A8 LUX Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
54,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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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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A8 LUX Mileage History

25/08/200637,963 mi
28/08/200742,380 mi+4,417 mi
08/09/200843,773 mi+1,393 mi
16/09/200843,774 mi+1 mi
19/10/200945,120 mi+1,346 mi
13/10/201047,016 mi+1,896 mi
07/10/201148,850 mi+1,834 mi
10/10/201250,592 mi+1,742 mi
10/10/201250,592 mi
01/10/201350,726 mi+134 mi
04/10/201350,726 mi
24/09/201451,326 mi+600 mi
16/10/201551,829 mi+503 mi
04/11/201951,844 mi+15 mi
05/11/201951,847 mi+3 mi
12/11/202052,169 mi+322 mi
12/11/202052,169 mi
10/11/202153,312 mi+1,143 mi
10/11/202153,312 mi
31/10/202253,721 mi+409 mi
01/11/202253,721 mi
23/10/202354,255 mi+534 mi
04/11/202454,537 mi+282 mi
27/10/202554,932 mi+395 mi

Average of roughly 885 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

A8 LUX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 09:57

MOT Analysis

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mg Mgf (A8 LUX) between August 2006 and October 2025.

The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”.

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