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R630 AJN

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

47,784 mi
Last recorded47,784 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 AJN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 47,784 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 46,689 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 46,673 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 46,319 miles

emissions slow to pass [suspect lazy cat]

Pass 25 Jun 2022 45,477 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 44,181 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 43,657 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 43,090 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,449 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,050 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

Fail 23 Jun 2017 40,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,961 miles

Some slight corrosion starting to become present on front suspension arms

Windscreen washer operation could be improved

Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,252 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,584 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,856 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,895 miles

Coolant leak

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,732 miles

Brake discs have some suface corrosion due to lack of use

Front brake pads wearing low

Suspension height could be improved

Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,482 miles

light rust on brake discs.

very slight wear in n/s front lower suspension joint.

Pass 11 Apr 2009 29,377 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inside edges.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,169 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,871 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 25,035 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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R630 AJN is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R630 AJN, 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 R630 AJN registered?

R630 AJN is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R630 AJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R630 AJN shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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