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R673 MMO

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,839 mi
Last recorded53,839 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 MMO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 53,839 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 53,463 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,781 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,182 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 52,145 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 49,827 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear number plate cracked

Fail 5 May 2010 49,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all 4 brake discs corroded

all 4 tyres appear low on pressure

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear number plate cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2008 49,815 miles

Both headlights have weak beam images.

Both tail lights slightly defective when indicating.

Front and rear brake disc,s have surface rust.

Front and rear subframes getting rusty.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,779 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 46,779 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,555 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)

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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R673 MMO is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R673 MMO, 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 R673 MMO registered?

R673 MMO is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R673 MMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R673 MMO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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