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R977 AWY

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,974 mi
Last recorded67,974 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 AWY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 67,974 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 67,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 67,672 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 67,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 67,210 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,808 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 66,426 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 64,684 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,171 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,333 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 63,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,462 miles

all four tyres poor condition perished and cracked side walls and tread

Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,319 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 61,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,218 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 60,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 57,595 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,348 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 57,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,830 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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R977 AWY is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R977 AWY, 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 R977 AWY registered?

R977 AWY is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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