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R718 BEW

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,483 mi
Last recorded56,483 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 BEW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 56,483 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 56,452 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 56,452 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,395 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 56,211 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,859 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 55,846 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,253 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,539 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,973 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 53,400 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,216 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,324 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,904 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 48,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SRS Light On

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SRS Light On

Pass 6 May 2009 47,080 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 45,707 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 45,707 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 44,232 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 42,360 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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R718 BEW 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 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 R718 BEW, 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 R718 BEW registered?

R718 BEW is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R718 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R718 BEW shows 22 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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