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R982 AKE

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,512 mi
Last recorded83,512 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 AKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 83,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 63,256 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 62,811 miles

suspension low

Pass 21 Apr 2023 62,315 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 61,863 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 61,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,395 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 61,089 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 61,086 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 60,606 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 59,584 miles

offside sill end corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 58,577 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 58,570 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,868 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 57,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 57,056 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 56,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

exaust badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,018 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

all suspension arms have surface corrosion

all suspension bushes are showing signs of age

brake discs have corrosion to surface of braking area but not effecting performance

Fail 10 Dec 2012 55,018 miles

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

Oil leak

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 box corroded

all suspension arms have surface corrosion

all suspension bushes are showing signs of age

brake discs have corrosion to surface of braking area but not effecting performance

Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,678 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 53,678 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,535 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 47,963 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 47,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,064 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,671 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 43,671 miles

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

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

service advice note:raditor in poor condition,leaking coolant.

Pass 14 Nov 2005 39,006 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 39,006 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R982 AKE is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R982 AKE, 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 R982 AKE registered?

R982 AKE is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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