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L5 VVC

1997 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,747 mi
Last recorded51,747 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 51,747 miles

Nearside Front Washer not working

Fail 19 Feb 2025 51,740 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 51,467 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 51,467 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 45,858 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 45,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked, managed to clean 3 out of 4 (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both, 2x norvac 20" fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor can not be stowed away, elastic band fitted to hold in the up most position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 43,685 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 43,683 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 42,583 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 42,583 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 42,271 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 42,271 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 41,941 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,327 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,219 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,569 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 33,968 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 33,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,002 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,939 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 27,566 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,172 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 23,313 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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L5 VVC is a 1997 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L5 VVC, 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 L5 VVC registered?

L5 VVC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L5 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 VVC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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