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MG
MGF 1.8I VVC (1997)
critical checks
valid MOT found
321 days remaining expires 8th May 2026
valid road tax found
314 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
22nd May 2025
121,000 miles (DVLA)
9th May 2025
120,862 miles (MOT)
8th May 2025
120,840 miles (MOT)
26th Mar 2025
120,804 miles (MOT)
8th Jun 2021
120,685 miles (MOT)
25th Apr 2018
120,189 miles (MOT)
11th May 2017
119,796 miles (MOT)
31st Mar 2016
119,390 miles (MOT)
24th Mar 2016
119,389 miles (MOT)
11th Feb 2015
119,023 miles (MOT)
17th Oct 2014
119,000 miles (DVLA)
24th Feb 2014
118,089 miles (MOT)
14th Feb 2014
118,084 miles (MOT)
23rd Jan 2013
116,141 miles (MOT)
17th Jan 2013
116,141 miles (MOT)
9th Feb 2012
113,866 miles (MOT)
8th Feb 2012
113,866 miles (MOT)
11th Feb 2011
113,056 miles (MOT)
11th Feb 2010
111,411 miles (MOT)
8th Feb 2010
111,411 miles (MOT)
2nd Feb 2009
107,754 miles (MOT)
21st Feb 2008
101,349 miles (MOT)
23rd Feb 2007
90,974 miles (MOT)
21st Feb 2007
90,974 miles (MOT)
22nd Feb 2006
82,643 miles (MOT)
20th Feb 2006
82,566 miles (MOT)
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
121,000 miles
Estimated current mileage
121,105 miles
Estimated annual mileage
1,255 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 8th May 2026
Date
9th May 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
120862 miles
Expiry
8th May 2026
Advisory Notice
Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Sub-frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Between Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Between Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Date
8th May 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
120840 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Dangerous
Stop Lamp(s) Remains On When The Brakes Are Released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Advisory Notice
Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Sub-frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Between Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Between Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Date
26th Mar 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
120804 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major
Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Major
Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notice
Rear Sub-frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Track Control Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Metal Part Between Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Metal Part Between Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Date
8th Jun 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
120685 miles
Expiry
7th Jun 2022
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill To Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill To Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Sub-frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Date
25th Apr 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
120189 miles
Expiry
10th May 2019
Date
11th May 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
119796 miles
Expiry
10th May 2018
Advisory Notice
Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
Date
31st Mar 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
119390 miles
Expiry
30th Mar 2017
Date
24th Mar 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
119389 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Wheel Arch (2.4.a.3)
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Wheel Arch (2.4.a.3)
Fail
Nearside Rear Sub-frame Corroded And Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Date
11th Feb 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
119023 miles
Expiry
23rd Feb 2016
Date
24th Feb 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
118089 miles
Expiry
23rd Feb 2015
User Entered
Nearside Wiper Blade Split
User Entered
Both Front Tyres Wearing On Stepped Tread 185/55/15v
Date
14th Feb 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
118084 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
Fail
Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded And Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
User Entered
Nearside Wiper Blade Split
User Entered
Both Front Tyres Wearing On Stepped Tread 185/55/15v
Date
23rd Jan 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
116141 miles
Expiry
22nd Feb 2014
User Entered
Offside Rear Outer Sill Feels Soft
User Entered
Rear Subframe Corroded
Date
17th Jan 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
116141 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tie Bar/rod Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Offside Rear Outer Sill Feels Soft
User Entered
Rear Subframe Corroded
Date
9th Feb 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
113866 miles
Expiry
22nd Feb 2013
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tie Bar/rod Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Major Engine Oil Leak
Date
8th Feb 2012
Result
Failed
Odometer
113866 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Seat Belt Locking Mechanism Does Not Secure Or Release (5.2.5a)
Fail
Offside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tie Bar/rod Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Major Engine Oil Leak
Date
11th Feb 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
113056 miles
Expiry
22nd Feb 2012
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
Advisory Notice
Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
User Entered
Front And Rear Brake Discs Corroded
User Entered
Suspension Ride Height Low
User Entered
Offside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded
User Entered
Nail In Offside Front Tyre
Date
11th Feb 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
111411 miles
Expiry
22nd Feb 2011
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
User Entered
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded
Date
8th Feb 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
111411 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
User Entered
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded
Date
2nd Feb 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
107754 miles
Expiry
22nd Feb 2010
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
User Entered
Both Rear Tyres Wearing Low At 3.5mm
User Entered
Brake Master Cylinder Resrvoir Seals Slightly Damp
Date
21st Feb 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
101349 miles
Expiry
22nd Feb 2009
User Entered
Off Side Rear Metal Brake Pipe To Flexi Hose Corroded
User Entered
Near Side Rear Metal Brake Pipe From T-piece Corroded
User Entered
Rear Brake Discs Worn
Date
23rd Feb 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
90974 miles
Expiry
22nd Feb 2008
Date
21st Feb 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
90974 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Headlamp Not In Good Working Order Adversely Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
Fail
Offside Headlamp Not In Good Working Order Adversely Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
Fail
Nearside Headlamp Excessively Damaged So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail
Offside Headlamp Excessively Damaged So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail
Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
User Entered
Rear Brakes Binding Slightly
Date
22nd Feb 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
82643 miles
Expiry
21st Feb 2007
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
20th Feb 2006
Result
Failed
Odometer
82566 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
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valuation data
current values
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value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
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data from similar, matching vehicles
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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 10034 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
8th Mar 1997
Current Colour
Green
Original Colour
Green
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
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- 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%
