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R460 VEL

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

114,563 mi
Last recorded114,563 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 VEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 114,563 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms, front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 114,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear service brake only just met minimum requirements

Fail 15 Mar 2024 114,431 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 113,951 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both HEAVILY cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion through out vehicle

parking brake requirements only just met (16%

Fail 27 Apr 2022 113,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both HEAVILY cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion through out vehicle

parking brake requirements only just met (16%

Pass 4 Apr 2017 113,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 113,949 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated bump stop resting on component (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 113,888 miles

engine oil warning light illuminated

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2015 113,888 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil warning light illuminated

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 113,760 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

both front wheel bearings noisey

Fail 12 Jun 2014 113,760 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

both front wheel bearings noisey

Pass 13 Jun 2013 112,631 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 112,631 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 112,292 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 112,287 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 112,140 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 112,140 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 108,635 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

suspention low

underside rusty

Pass 16 May 2006 105,608 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

HAND-BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 16 May 2006 105,608 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

HAND-BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

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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R460 VEL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R460 VEL, 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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R460 VEL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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