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K9 SVR

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,748 mi
Last recorded47,748 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 SVR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 47,748 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 47,748 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2025 46,768 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 45,854 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 44,983 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security DOOR SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security DOOR SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 43,899 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 43,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 41,845 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,089 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 41,089 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 39,680 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,860 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 36,860 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,826 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,813 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 33,811 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,038 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 31,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,703 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 25,113 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 23,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 20,657 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 17,977 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,785 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 13,557 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 13,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,065 miles

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front o/s & n/s tyres wearing on inner edges

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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K9 SVR is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K9 SVR, 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 K9 SVR registered?

K9 SVR is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is K9 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 SVR shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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