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R95 BYB

1997 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,432 mi
Last recorded62,432 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 BYB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 62,432 miles

both rear tyres are badly cracked 205 50 15

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

front subframe corroded

front suspension arms corroded

inner sills corroded

offside front tyre badly cracked 195 50 15

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 62,337 miles

both rear and offside front tyres are cracked

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 62,219 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 62,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 62,055 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2022 62,046 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn insides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 61,949 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 60,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front chassis legs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,582 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,170 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,571 miles

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

silencer strap insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,505 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 50,665 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 48,756 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 48,488 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 48,147 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 47,923 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 47,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,639 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 46,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R95 BYB is a 1997 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R95 BYB, 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 R95 BYB registered?

R95 BYB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R95 BYB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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