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R83 BCC

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,415 mi
Last recorded48,415 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 BCC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 48,415 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 48,342 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 48,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 48,184 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 47,947 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 47,509 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 46,929 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 46,108 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn more inner edge (4.1.E.1)

corrosion forming on parts of suspension

Pass 6 Apr 2017 44,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion forming on parts of suspension

offside front tyre wearing more inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,321 miles

offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge and slightly low

Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,524 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly low on inner tyre tread area

ofside outer sill rear end lip slight damage

Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear subframes corrosion forming

rear outer sills and lips corrosion forming

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,082 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 38,082 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,657 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 36,657 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,082 miles

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Feb 2008 31,740 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,478 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 28,264 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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R83 BCC is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R83 BCC, 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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R83 BCC is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R83 BCC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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