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R857 TRW

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,728 mi
Last recorded35,728 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 TRW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 35,728 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 35,655 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 35,596 miles

UNDERBODY CORROSION.

Fail 18 Jan 2024 35,596 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

UNDERBODY CORROSION.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 34,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 33,531 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 33,382 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 33,382 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 33,088 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 33,088 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 32,565 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 32,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s rear flexi brake pipe rubbing on plastic trim

Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,017 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,659 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 31,656 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 30,695 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 29,790 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 29,779 miles

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

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

front flexi brake pipe ferrels starting to corrode

lots of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,836 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 27,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leaks

lots of rust under vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2005 26,761 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 26,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R857 TRW is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R857 TRW, 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 R857 TRW registered?

R857 TRW is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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