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R776 FUS

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,828 mi
Last recorded48,828 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 FUS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 48,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dulling (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

little reserve travel h/ brake

Fail 15 Oct 2025 48,828 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dulling (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords around tread face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

little reserve travel h/ brake

Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,377 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

Fail 3 May 2012 46,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

Pass 13 May 2011 45,644 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 45,644 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,342 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 43,000 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 42,330 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 42,330 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 40,880 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 40,880 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 37,655 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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R776 FUS is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R776 FUS, 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 R776 FUS registered?

R776 FUS is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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