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MGF 1.8I VVC (1997)
critical checks
valid MOT found
38 days remaining expires 31st Jul 2025
valid road tax found
312 days remaining due 1st May 2026
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 6,100 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,000 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,000 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 8,400 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded use
mileage record
30th Jul 2024
100,099 miles (MOT)
1st Aug 2023
97,809 miles (MOT)
17th Jul 2023
97,797 miles (MOT)
20th Jul 2022
94,375 miles (MOT)
27th Jun 2022
94,335 miles (MOT)
1st Jul 2021
91,792 miles (MOT)
29th Jun 2021
91,768 miles (MOT)
14th May 2014
91,373 miles (MOT)
15th May 2013
90,993 miles (MOT)
16th May 2012
90,070 miles (MOT)
15th May 2012
90,070 miles (MOT)
10th May 2011
88,046 miles (MOT)
11th May 2010
85,960 miles (MOT)
19th May 2009
83,672 miles (MOT)
15th May 2008
81,962 miles (MOT)
12th May 2008
81,597 miles (MOT)
23rd May 2007
79,316 miles (MOT)
15th May 2007
79,202 miles (MOT)
3rd May 2006
76,523 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
100,099 miles
Estimated current mileage
102,167 miles
Estimated annual mileage
2,296 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 31st Jul 2025
Date
30th Jul 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
100099 miles
Expiry
31st Jul 2025
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Date
1st Aug 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
97809 miles
Expiry
31st Jul 2024
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Date
17th Jul 2023
Result
Failed
Odometer
97797 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge And Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Date
20th Jul 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
94375 miles
Expiry
19th Jul 2023
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Date
27th Jun 2022
Result
Failed
Odometer
94335 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Rear Outer Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Date
1st Jul 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
91792 miles
Expiry
30th Jun 2022
Date
29th Jun 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
91768 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Dangerous
Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened And Signs Of Heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major
Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
Major
Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
Date
14th May 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
91373 miles
Expiry
22nd May 2015
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Inner Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Date
14th May 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
91373 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Rear Registration Plate Missing (6.3.1a)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Inner Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Date
15th May 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
90993 miles
Expiry
22nd May 2014
User Entered
Offside Front Indicator Secured With Tape.
User Entered
Front Brake Discs Wearing.
User Entered
Front Brake Pads Low.
User Entered
Rear Brake Discs Corroding & Wearing.
User Entered
Rear Brake Pads Getting Low.
Date
16th May 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
90070 miles
Expiry
22nd May 2013
User Entered
Front Brake Discs Corroding & Wearing.
User Entered
Front Brake Pads Getting Low.
Date
15th May 2012
Result
Failed
Odometer
90070 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
User Entered
Front Brake Discs Corroding & Wearing.
User Entered
Front Brake Pads Getting Low.
Date
10th May 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
88046 miles
Expiry
22nd May 2012
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Date
11th May 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
85960 miles
Expiry
22nd May 2011
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
User Entered
Wiper Blades Smearing.
User Entered
Offside Wiper Blade Splitting.
User Entered
Front Brake Discs Corroding & Wearing.
User Entered
Rear Brake Discs Corroding & Wearing.
Date
19th May 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
83672 miles
Expiry
22nd May 2010
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
User Entered
Front Tyres Wearing Inner Edges.
User Entered
Front & Rear Brake Discs Corroding & Wearing.
User Entered
Unable To See All Brake Pads.
Date
19th May 2009
Result
Failed
Odometer
83672 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded And Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
User Entered
Front Tyres Wearing Inner Edges.
User Entered
Front & Rear Brake Discs Corroding & Wearing.
User Entered
Unable To See All Brake Pads.
Date
15th May 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
81962 miles
Expiry
22nd May 2009
User Entered
Front & Rear Brake Discs Corroding.
Date
12th May 2008
Result
Failed
Odometer
81597 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Centre Upper Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
User Entered
Front & Rear Brake Discs Corroding.
Date
23rd May 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
79316 miles
Expiry
22nd May 2008
User Entered
Front To Rear Metal Coolant Pipes Corroding.
User Entered
Catalyst Rattling - Possible Early Signs Of Failure?
Date
15th May 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
79202 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Upper Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Upper Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
User Entered
Catalyst Rattling Possible Early Signs Of Failure?
Date
3rd May 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
76523 miles
Expiry
18th May 2007
User Entered
Front To Rear Coolant Pipes Corroding.
?o/s/f & N/s/f Upper Ball Joints Slight Play.
?rear Tyres 2mm.
?n/s/r Brake Pipe Corroding.
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valuation data
current values
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 10036 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
Combined
36.2 mpg
Extra Urban
48.7 mpg
Urban Cold
25.2 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st May 2026
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£198
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£360
6 months (Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Direct Debit)
£378
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
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specifications
original details
Manufactured
31st Dec 1997
Registration
27th Mar 1997
Current Colour
Red
Original Colour
Red
Country of Origin
United kingdom
Model Variant
VVC
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Aug 1995
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Aug 1995
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
Sports
Number of Doors
2
Drive Type
4X2
performance & engine
Make
Rover mg
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
1.8L
Size
1796 cc
Max Speed
130 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
7 seconds
Horse Power
142 bhp
Peak Power
7000 rpm
Torque
128.4 lb-ft
Peak Torque
4500 rpm
Location
Middle
Driving Axle
Rear
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Bore
80 mm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline
Number of Cylinders
4
Valve Gear
DOHC
Valves per Cylinder
4
Stroke Length
89
Delivery
Normal
Description
A1BAKDBAPHB
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
MG MGF 1.8I VVC
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- The most popular colour is Red.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Maroon, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 1.8L more than any other.
Red
28.32%
Green
25.04%
Blue
16.10%
Silver
14.01%
Grey
7.60%
White
4.17%
Orange
1.79%
Gold
1.04%
Purple
0.89%
Black
0.75%
2002
0.75%
2001
12.22%
2000
13.86%
1999
21.91%
1998
16.24%
1997
22.06%
1996
12.37%
1796cc
99.55%
Petrol
100.00%
0
5.07%
1
4.92%
2
8.64%
3
8.94%
4
11.48%
5
9.54%
6
12.07%
7
11.03%
8
9.24%
9
4.92%
10
4.32%
11
3.13%
12
2.09%
13
2.53%
14
0.89%
16
0.60%
10k … 20k
0.91%
20k … 30k
2.44%
30k … 40k
3.51%
40k … 50k
7.93%
50k … 60k
9.91%
60k … 70k
16.01%
70k … 80k
13.87%
80k … 90k
14.63%
90k … 100k
10.67%
100k … 110k
9.30%
110k … 120k
4.57%
120k … 130k
1.83%
130k … 140k
2.44%
150k … 160k
0.61%
