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VJI 7385

1997 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,899 mi
Last recorded58,899 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 7385
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 58,899 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 58,698 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 58,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 58,484 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 58,417 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 58,238 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 57,975 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 57,272 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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VJI 7385 is a 1997 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VJI 7385, 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 VJI 7385 registered?

VJI 7385 is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is VJI 7385 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJI 7385 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VJI 7385 have outstanding finance?

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