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X379 RBJ

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,131 mi
Last recorded73,131 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX379 RBJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 73,131 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 73,129 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 73,126 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 73,125 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 72,983 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 72,082 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,485 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 70,484 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Fail 18 May 2015 70,363 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 May 2015 70,363 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 69,029 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 69,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,566 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 67,566 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers split

Fail 28 Feb 2012 65,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers split

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,126 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 62,124 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 60,571 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 58,250 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 58,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 55,449 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 55,449 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,244 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 48,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

poor pattern on both head lamps

Pass 8 Dec 2005 40,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X379 RBJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X379 RBJ, 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 X379 RBJ registered?

X379 RBJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X379 RBJ safe to buy?

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