Official DVLA Record

1997 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · R282 AEV

R282 AEV

1997 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 52,558 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MG MGF
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/08/2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (30/09/2021)
Recorded Mileage
52,558 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/08/2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 30/09/2021
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1796cc

R282 AEV Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2021
  • 52,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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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.

R282 AEV Mileage History

  1. 01/11/200516,231 mi
  2. 07/11/200619,196 mi+2,965 mi
  3. 31/10/200723,971 mi+4,775 mi
  4. 04/11/200828,900 mi+4,929 mi
  5. 30/10/200932,439 mi+3,539 mi
  6. 04/11/201035,921 mi+3,482 mi
  7. 31/10/201137,560 mi+1,639 mi
  8. 07/11/201239,282 mi+1,722 mi
  9. 06/11/201340,788 mi+1,506 mi
  10. 10/11/201442,922 mi+2,134 mi
  11. 04/12/201544,062 mi+1,140 mi
  12. 04/12/201544,062 mi
  13. 09/12/201645,422 mi+1,360 mi
  14. 04/12/201747,031 mi+1,609 mi
  15. 05/12/201747,036 mi+5 mi
  16. 08/03/201951,096 mi+4,060 mi
  17. 04/07/201951,102 mi+6 mi
  18. 11/08/202051,112 mi+10 mi
  19. 09/08/202152,558 mi+1,446 mi

Average of roughly 2,304 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

R282 AEV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 16:24
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mg Mgf (R282 AEV) between November 2005 and August 2021.

The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 09 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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