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H11 VVC

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,389 mi
Last recorded34,389 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 34,389 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 33,510 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes have play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 33,362 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 33,339 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear slight on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 33,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 33,283 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 33,166 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 33,012 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 32,698 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 32,370 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,562 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,946 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,059 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 29,102 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,857 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,486 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,112 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 27,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,106 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 26,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,917 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,730 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,022 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,898 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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H11 VVC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 71,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H11 VVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H11 VVC registered?

H11 VVC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H11 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H11 VVC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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