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R481 LFG

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

49,901 mi
Last recorded49,901 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 LFG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 49,901 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 49,899 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 49,793 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 49,394 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 49,347 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 47,778 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside reversing lamp not working.

Slight play in nearside front damper lower bush.

Slight weep from offside rear damper.

Various brake pipe slightly corroded.

Various steering, suspension, braking components and underside corroding.

Fail 23 Aug 2021 47,778 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

Nearside reversing lamp not working.

Slight play in nearside front damper lower bush.

Slight weep from offside rear damper.

Various brake pipe slightly corroded.

Various steering, suspension, braking components and underside corroding.

Fail 5 Jul 2021 47,761 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiters perishing.

Slight play in nearside front damper lower bush.

Slight weep from offside rear damper.

Various areas of underside and various steering, suspension and braking components corroding.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,515 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside track rod end ball joint gaiter perishing.

Offside front and nearside front suspension lower wishbones corroding.

Possible slight roughness developing in offside front and nearside front wheel bearings.

Rear of offside outer sill panel corroding.

Slight play in nearside front damper lower bush.

Various areas and components of underside corroding.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,328 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front suspension lower wishbones corroding.

Rear of offside outer sill panel corroded.

Slight play in nearside rear damper lower bush.

Fail 22 Jul 2019 47,328 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front suspension lower wishbones corroding.

Rear of offside outer sill panel corroded.

Slight play in nearside rear damper lower bush.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 46,802 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Lower flange of offside rear wing to sill panel holed by corrosion.

Slight play in nearside front damper lower bush.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,392 miles

Signs of corrosion to both outer sill panels

Fail 25 Jul 2017 46,392 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Signs of corrosion to both outer sill panels

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,767 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,726 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 43,817 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,023 miles

Rear high level brake light is not working

Signs of corrision to nearside rear sill panel area

Signs of surface corrision to front and rear subframes

Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,888 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,385 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 38,384 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,005 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,033 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,899 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 31,897 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,910 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,751 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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R481 LFG is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R481 LFG, 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 R481 LFG registered?

R481 LFG is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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