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R93 EGU

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

47,637 mi
Last recorded47,637 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 EGU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 47,637 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 47,637 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2025 47,297 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 47,020 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 46,512 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 46,011 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,843 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 44,711 miles

Washer operation poor

Fail 1 Apr 2020 44,711 miles

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

Washer operation poor

Pass 9 Apr 2019 43,463 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,381 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre perished 205/50/15

Fail 19 Jul 2017 42,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre perished 205/50/15

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 42,124 miles

upper level components covered

Fail 6 Jul 2016 42,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

upper level components covered

Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,766 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish 185/55/15

nearside rear tyre starting to perish 205/50/15

offside front tyre starting to perish 185/55/15

Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 40,892 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,361 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Jul 2013 39,361 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jul 2012 37,902 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,716 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,513 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,306 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,836 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 32,257 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 30,541 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 30,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 28,595 miles

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

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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R93 EGU is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 R93 EGU, 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 R93 EGU registered?

R93 EGU is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R93 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R93 EGU shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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