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L26 SPL

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,669 mi
Last recorded98,669 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 SPL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 98,669 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody of vehicle is undersealed all around (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 97,566 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 97,148 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 97,148 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 96,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 96,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 95,483 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 95,483 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 94,319 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 94,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 94,231 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 93,589 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to crack and perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to crack and perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,954 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 92,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 92,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and have slight cracking

clutch pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished and wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 May 2011 92,306 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres are wearing slightly on both edges and treads starting to crack

front discs are pitted on inner edges

front number plate is cracked

Pass 17 May 2010 92,084 miles

Oil leak

both sub frames rusty

clutch pipe badly corroded

Fail 12 May 2010 92,084 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sub frames rusty

clutch pipe badly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2009 91,954 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pipe and under body rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2009 91,953 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pipe and under body rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2008 91,730 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 91,730 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 82,233 miles

front & rear subframes corroded

front brake pads & discs worn

Pass 11 Apr 2006 79,672 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 79,641 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

subframes rusty front to back brake pipe rusty

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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L26 SPL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L26 SPL, 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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L26 SPL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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