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R632 SHN

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,473 mi
Last recorded63,473 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 SHN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 63,473 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 63,113 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 62,775 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 62,482 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 62,482 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 May 2022 62,009 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 61,485 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 60,676 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 60,011 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,750 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,773 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 580,003 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 56,845 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,218 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,345 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,904 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 51,042 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 51,042 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 48,318 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 46,584 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 45,849 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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R632 SHN 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 90.9%.

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 R632 SHN, 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 R632 SHN registered?

R632 SHN is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R632 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R632 SHN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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