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R67 VEL

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

68,829 mi
Last recorded68,829 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 VEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 68,829 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Uderside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 68,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 68,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 68,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 68,806 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 68,791 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 68,631 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on bulkhead corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,321 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON REAR BULKHEAD... (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT WASHERS WEAK...

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED... (0.1 (b))

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS CRACKED...

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

REAR INNER SILL PANELS RUSTY...

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 64,532 miles

CORROSION IN BOTH SILL PANELS...

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON BULKHEAD... (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...

Pass 14 Jun 2018 63,509 miles

AUX BELT NOISEY...

BOTH LOWER SILL PANELS RUSTY...

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON REAR BULKHEAD... (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

NEAR SIDE FRONT WIPER SPLIT END...

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 63,509 miles

Suspension system inoperative ALL SUSPENSION ON BUMP STOPS... (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

AUX BELT NOISEY...

BOTH LOWER SILL PANELS RUSTY...

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON REAR BULKHEAD... (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

NEAR SIDE FRONT WIPER SPLIT END...

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,202 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s + o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s + n/s lower sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,508 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s + o/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 61,508 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s + o/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,042 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heavey corrosion

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Serpintine belt worn

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust very corroded + mounts

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 60,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust very corroded + mounts

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,055 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 59,055 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 58,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 58,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F and O/S/F inner discs pitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,216 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)

front brake discs in poor condition

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2010 57,216 miles

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

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)

front brake discs in poor condition

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,498 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,426 miles

n/s/f indicator lens damaged.

Fail 4 Sep 2007 49,426 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/F indicator lens damaged.

Uneven wear of N/S/F tyre.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,325 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 41,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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R67 VEL is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R67 VEL, 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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R67 VEL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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