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W388 BOE

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,321 mi
Last recorded66,321 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 BOE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 66,321 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 66,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jan 2026 66,292 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 58,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 58,400 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 53,985 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 52,754 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 52,746 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 51,398 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 51,394 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,729 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 49,725 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 49,885 miles

Emissions not tested suspect cylinder head fault ! (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 49,015 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,737 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 48,737 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 48,535 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 48,220 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,035 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 47,891 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,470 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,713 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 46,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,599 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,929 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 43,929 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 40,902 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind on front offside brake

Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,902 miles

slight bind on front offside brake

Pass 13 Oct 2006 38,464 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded on inside edges.

Fail 13 Oct 2006 38,464 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded on inside edges.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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W388 BOE is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 56,343 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 W388 BOE, 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 26 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 W388 BOE registered?

W388 BOE is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W388 BOE safe to buy?

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