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R619 DDL

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

36,715 mi
Last recorded36,715 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR619 DDL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 36,715 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 36,257 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 35,744 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 34,861 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 34,279 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 33,424 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 32,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 31,906 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 27 Feb 2018 30,797 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 30,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,472 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,899 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres scrubbing on inside edges

Fail 2 Mar 2015 28,579 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres scrubbing on inside edges

Pass 30 Jan 2014 27,273 miles

Corrosion to both rear brake discs

O/s wiper blade split

deterioration to front number number plate

surface corrosion to rear subframe

washer jets require aligning

Fail 23 Jan 2014 27,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Corrosion to both rear brake discs

O/s wiper blade split

deterioration to front number number plate

surface corrosion to rear subframe

washer jets require aligning

Pass 5 Feb 2013 25,824 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s inner sills,floor,front and rear subframes and supsension arms,rear brake disc and exhaust corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 23,946 miles

Radiator cores corroded but not leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 20,019 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 18,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 18,603 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 16,431 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 12,223 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 11,111 miles

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)

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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R619 DDL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R619 DDL, 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 R619 DDL registered?

R619 DDL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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