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R977 TOJ

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

101,304 mi
Last recorded101,304 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 TOJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 101,304 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 100,620 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 99,981 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 99,211 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 97,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 97,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 96,623 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 95,272 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,097 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 91,881 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,603 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 90,603 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 88,895 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

advise covers and trays

Fail 3 Aug 2016 88,858 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

advise covers and trays

Pass 14 Nov 2015 87,947 miles

both rear upper ball joints slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2014 86,449 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,188 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 82,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 82,731 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 79,923 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 77,849 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner tread wearing thin

suspension units slightly damp

Pass 1 Dec 2009 75,724 miles

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

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

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

stickers removed from windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2008 73,646 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 19 Nov 2007 71,556 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 71,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 69,293 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 66,686 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 TOJ is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 R977 TOJ, 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 TOJ registered?

R977 TOJ is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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