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R401 EMJ

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,651 mi
Last recorded73,651 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 EMJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 73,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone all joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened caliper needs looking at (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on passenger lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 68,866 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not working

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 65,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers sunvisor missing

Pass 11 Apr 2022 61,522 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (Camshaft Oil Seals?) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 57,058 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 56,830 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 51,859 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 47,864 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 47,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,542 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2017 29,605 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,196 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 15,074 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2013 11,892 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 11,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 8,875 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 6,374 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 6,374 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre bald edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 5,264 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 3,767 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 3,714 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 3,588 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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R401 EMJ 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 81.8%.

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 R401 EMJ, 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 R401 EMJ registered?

R401 EMJ is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R401 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 EMJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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