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M66 RED

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

36,824 mi
Last recorded36,824 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 RED
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 36,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2026 36,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 34,019 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 31,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 29,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 28,560 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 27,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner tread pattern

Fail 22 May 2019 27,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner tread pattern

Pass 2 Jun 2018 26,609 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front shock lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 26,609 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrodede (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front shock lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,336 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 20,669 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 20,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,934 miles

offside rear tyre low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,705 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,774 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 13,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,642 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 11,633 miles

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

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 Sep 2008 10,002 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 8,695 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 8,695 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screw in offside front tyre tread.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 6,992 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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M66 RED 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 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 M66 RED, 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 M66 RED registered?

M66 RED is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is M66 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for M66 RED 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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