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R9 OJM

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,281 mi
Last recorded32,281 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 OJM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 32,281 miles

BRAKE PEDAL HAS MORE FREE TRAVEL THAN EXPECTED

Fail 17 Apr 2026 32,281 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

BRAKE PEDAL HAS MORE FREE TRAVEL THAN EXPECTED

Pass 4 Apr 2025 31,674 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 30,948 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 30,212 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 30,090 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,579 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,019 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 27,350 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 26,922 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,723 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,924 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 24,739 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,290 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,827 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,653 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,841 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,743 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 19,733 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,554 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,486 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 16,139 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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R9 OJM is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R9 OJM, 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 R9 OJM registered?

R9 OJM is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R9 OJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 OJM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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