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H15 BGR

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,786 mi
Last recorded49,786 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 BGR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 49,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flex section damaged

Pass 27 May 2025 49,760 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 49,400 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 49,294 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 49,196 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 49,176 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 49,172 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 48,696 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 48,687 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2018 48,687 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2017 48,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear brake disc inner side minor sorrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 48,526 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 48,515 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arm center bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 48,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2014 48,292 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 48,167 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 48,055 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 47,931 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 47,208 miles

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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2009 46,572 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 45,745 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 43,860 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 43,859 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

front discs lipped

Pass 2 May 2006 40,566 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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H15 BGR is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green 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 H15 BGR, 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.

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What year was H15 BGR registered?

H15 BGR is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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