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X383 JDO

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,710 mi
Last recorded89,710 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX383 JDO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 89,710 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 88,923 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 88,220 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 87,782 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 87,639 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 87,625 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 87,607 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected negative battery connection (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,328 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 86,972 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 86,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,267 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 27 Mar 2014 84,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,517 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,361 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 71,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,055 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 71,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,014 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 58,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,427 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 38,449 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 38,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 32,978 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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X383 JDO is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X383 JDO, 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.

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What year was X383 JDO registered?

X383 JDO is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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