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R830 TLU

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,084 mi
Last recorded56,084 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 TLU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 56,084 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 55,870 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 55,474 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 55,282 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 54,714 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 54,251 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 54,247 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 52,100 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 51,720 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,455 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,362 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,320 miles

water leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,953 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,887 miles

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

rear box corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 50,868 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,135 miles

both front brake discs are in a poor condition also the front to rear water pipes are starting to corrode and some bulbs in the strip brake light have failed

Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake discs are in a poor condition also the front to rear water pipes are starting to corrode and some bulbs in the strip brake light have failed

Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 48,579 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 48,579 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 46,212 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 46,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 43,894 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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R830 TLU is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R830 TLU, 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 R830 TLU registered?

R830 TLU is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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