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R949 BFL

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,031 mi
Last recorded62,031 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 BFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 62,031 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 61,272 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 60,752 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 60,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 60,235 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Around rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 59,753 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer support clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 59,445 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 58,772 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 58,395 miles

Exhaust strap corroded and insecure

Pass 20 May 2017 58,364 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,987 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Apr 2015 57,529 miles

front and rear subframs corroded

suspension low

Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,270 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 57,267 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,239 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)

both front and both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,069 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play off side front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,296 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear subframes corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,236 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 55,225 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 54,763 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 54,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 53,549 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 50,633 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 50,633 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

suspension pump up

tracking checks due to tyre wear

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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R949 BFL 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 R949 BFL, 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 R949 BFL registered?

R949 BFL is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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