The road tax status for P855 DJR is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P855 DJR?

The first MOT test for P855 DJR is due by 12 June 2000.

What is the recorded mileage of P855 DJR?

The recorded mileage for P855 DJR is 123,488 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P855 DJR ULEZ compliant?

No, P855 DJR 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 · P855 DJR

P855 DJR

1997 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 123,488 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model: MG MGF
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 123,488 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
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Year

1997

Engine

1796cc

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P855 DJR Key Findings

30 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 21/06/2022
123,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
14 historical MOT failures
17 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)

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P855 DJR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Oct 2026, 11:06

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mg Mgf (P855 DJR) between June 2006 and June 2022.

The record contains 16 passes and 14 failures.

The most recent test on 21 June 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Tyres (26 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 67 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.

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P855 DJR Mileage History

15/06/200645,350 mi
15/06/200645,350 mi
15/06/200748,757 mi+3,407 mi
18/06/200748,578 mi-179 mi
19/06/200851,509 mi+2,931 mi
20/06/200851,509 mi
19/06/200958,378 mi+6,869 mi
19/06/200958,378 mi
26/05/201064,670 mi+6,292 mi
27/05/201064,679 mi+9 mi
10/06/201171,438 mi+6,759 mi
10/06/201171,438 mi
07/06/201277,944 mi+6,506 mi
07/06/201277,944 mi
06/06/201383,940 mi+5,996 mi
11/06/201383,992 mi+52 mi
06/06/201489,930 mi+5,938 mi
10/06/201490,061 mi+131 mi
11/06/201596,751 mi+6,690 mi
02/06/2016103,066 mi+6,315 mi
07/06/2016103,066 mi
09/06/2017108,014 mi+4,948 mi
09/06/2017108,014 mi
08/06/2018112,608 mi+4,594 mi
08/06/2018112,608 mi
07/06/2019116,896 mi+4,288 mi
17/06/2019116,981 mi+85 mi
08/06/2020120,496 mi+3,515 mi
17/06/2021122,988 mi+2,492 mi
21/06/2022123,488 mi+500 mi

Average of roughly 4,879 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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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.

1997 Common Problems

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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