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R789 VVU

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,487 mi
Last recorded13,487 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 VVU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 May 2025 13,487 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 13,059 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 12,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 11,912 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 11,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 11,751 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 11,562 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 11,409 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 11,115 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 11,081 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 10,993 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 10,774 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 10,418 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 10,120 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 9,894 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 9,352 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 9,034 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,884 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 8,699 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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R789 VVU is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 R789 VVU, 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 R789 VVU registered?

R789 VVU is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R789 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R789 VVU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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