CarVerify

Free Car Check

R809 JGC

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,324 mi
Last recorded79,324 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 JGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 79,324 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

POWER STEERING WARNING LAM DISPLAYED ON DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT PANEL.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 79,323 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

POWER STEERING WARNING LAM DISPLAYED ON DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT PANEL.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 73,935 miles

advisory from previous test no 276821261463

Fail 10 Jun 2011 73,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

both headlight aims poor

Pass 14 Jun 2010 67,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,639 miles

beam patterns poor

corrosion to lower arms

damage to nearside outer sill

front brake pads low

nsf tyre perished and splitting

osf tyre worn thinly on inner edge close to legal limit

rear side lights slight interaction with indicators and hazzards

Fail 16 Jun 2009 60,639 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

beam patterns poor

corrosion to lower arms

damage to nearside outer sill

front brake pads low

nsf tyre perished and splitting

osf tyre worn thinly on inner edge close to legal limit

rear side lights slight interaction with indicators and hazzards

Pass 29 Apr 2008 52,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

car been standing

nearside edge of sill slightly damage

nearside front tyre/wall cracking

nearside read near to wear/limiters

Fail 29 Apr 2008 52,967 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

car been standing

nearside edge of sill slightly damage

nearside front tyre/wall cracking

nearside read near to wear/limiters

Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

parking brake performance only just passed

Fail 24 Apr 2007 51,948 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

parking brake performance only just passed

Pass 7 Apr 2006 48,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 46,861 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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
Full MG Mgf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R809 JGC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green 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 R809 JGC, 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

How do I check the history of R809 JGC?

You can check the full history of R809 JGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R809 JGC registered?

R809 JGC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R809 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R809 JGC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R809 JGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R809 JGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.