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M6 BVC

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,984 mi
Last recorded54,984 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 BVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 54,984 miles

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

Front brake pedal spongy/has travel before brake pedal has effect

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to all front and rear subframe/suspension component's

hand brake travel high

Pass 22 Jul 2024 53,028 miles

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

Front brake pedal spongy/has travel before brake pedal has effect

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to all front and rear subframe/suspension component's

hand brake leaver high little reserve travel left

Pass 18 Jul 2023 51,667 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all+pads wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +floor+nearside sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

long foot brake travel

Fail 28 Jun 2023 51,593 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link rod broken off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all+pads wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +floor+nearside sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

long foot brake travel

Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +sills+floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 47,663 miles

(Suspension components and sills corroding

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake discs wearing,n/s headlamp getting dim,front number plate poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2020 46,752 miles

Suspension components and sills corroding. Nearside front tyre wearing on edges. Nearside headlamp getting dim. Play in offside rear wheel bearing. Oil leaks

Pass 28 Jun 2019 44,483 miles

suspension components corroding,nearside front tyre wearing on edges,n/s headlamp getting dim

Pass 2 Jul 2018 40,793 miles

suspension components+sills+wishbone arms corroding,nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,361 miles

front suspension wisbones corroding,n/s outer sill corroding at rear,both rear tyres worn close to legal limit/o/s/f tyrw worn on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,383 miles

n/s outer sill corroding

front suspension low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

rear silencer corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2015 33,180 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

heavy surface corrosion on brake & suspension components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,243 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,515 miles

front wishbones are rusty

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2012 30,074 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Jun 2012 30,074 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

front brake discs deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,672 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 27,353 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,169 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,946 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,169 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,358 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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M6 BVC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M6 BVC, 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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M6 BVC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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