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R749 GGC

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,556 mi
Last recorded100,556 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 GGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 100,556 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 100,240 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 100,042 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 100,038 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 99,970 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 99,791 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 99,488 miles

All tyres perished and slightly cracked

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake has met minimum standard, adjustment or replace ment might be required

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake pedal has a lot or travel , adjustment or replacement might be required

Various retaining devises corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 98,145 miles

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 May 2019 98,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 98,145 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 98,143 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 97,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle would benefit from some under body protection i.e wax oil

Pass 10 May 2016 96,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 95,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,349 miles

n/s/r shock bush worn

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in n/s/f upper ball joint

slight play in n/s/r upper ball joint

Pass 7 May 2013 90,590 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2012 82,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 74,578 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 74,575 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 70,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 70,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 66,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 59,793 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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R749 GGC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R749 GGC, 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 R749 GGC registered?

R749 GGC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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