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R819 BWU

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,305 mi
Last recorded45,305 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 BWU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 45,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 45,291 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded but not insecure or leaking gases

general underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Rear arch liner insecure likely to become detached

Pass 3 Jul 2024 44,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 44,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 43,189 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 43,170 miles

NS headlamp dim

NSF tyre tread close to legal limit

OSF tyre tread on legal limit

exhaust corroded

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 13 May 2020 43,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 13 May 2020 43,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 43,030 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust band missing

Pass 8 May 2018 42,742 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 8 May 2017 42,631 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 8 May 2017 42,631 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 7 May 2016 41,528 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 41,208 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 40,954 miles

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

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

Rear silencer coroded

Pass 16 May 2013 40,734 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 40,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 40,463 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 39,911 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 39,240 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 38,595 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 38,589 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 38,058 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 2 May 2007 37,613 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 36,268 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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R819 BWU is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R819 BWU, 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

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What year was R819 BWU registered?

R819 BWU is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R819 BWU safe to buy?

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