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L50 DJL

1997 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,710 mi
Last recorded115,710 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 DJL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 115,710 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 115,709 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 115,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,551 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 115,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 115,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 115,459 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 115,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 114,555 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 113,388 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 111,157 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 111,157 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 109,325 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 106,378 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 106,378 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 104,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 100,676 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 100,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 87,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 75,666 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 62,802 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 53,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,443 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,593 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 39,861 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 39,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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L50 DJL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L50 DJL, 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 L50 DJL registered?

L50 DJL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 October 1997.

Is L50 DJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 DJL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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