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RPN 999

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,643 mi
Last recorded42,643 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPN 999
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 42,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lower than nearside

Pass 2 May 2025 42,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear suspension lower than n/s

Pass 16 Apr 2024 42,623 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 42,572 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 42,557 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 42,531 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 42,499 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 42,469 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 42,434 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 42,122 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 41,090 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,217 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 37,036 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,782 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 34,077 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,563 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 30,438 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise rear top ball joints slight lift

Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,209 miles

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

slight oil leack oil sensor

slight play rear top ball joints

Pass 7 Jan 2008 27,994 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,197 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise osr tyre starting to split

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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RPN 999 is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RPN 999, 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 RPN 999 registered?

RPN 999 is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is RPN 999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPN 999 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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