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H9 MAG

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

46,985 mi
Last recorded46,985 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 MAG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 46,985 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 46,536 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 45,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 44,509 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 43,804 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 42,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 41,650 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 40,341 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,138 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 35,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 33,136 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,174 miles

battery loose but not insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2011 31,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,171 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,048 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,849 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 27,274 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,444 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 25,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,612 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 21,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H9 MAG is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 H9 MAG, 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 H9 MAG registered?

H9 MAG is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H9 MAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H9 MAG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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