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R6 JED

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,092 mi
Last recorded78,092 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 JED
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2026 78,092 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s number plate light dim

Pass 29 Jul 2025 77,352 miles

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

Offside Rear number plate lamp bulb dim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 76,663 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 75,530 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 74,391 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 73,627 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 72,120 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 69,430 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,264 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 64,046 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,883 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 56,667 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,938 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,944 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,152 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,048 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,862 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,626 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,606 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,397 miles

The offside rear shockabsorber lower bush has moved sideways in its casing.(it is secure)

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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R6 JED is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R6 JED, 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 R6 JED registered?

R6 JED is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R6 JED safe to buy?

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