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X385 RBJ

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,495 mi
Last recorded102,495 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX385 RBJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 102,495 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 102,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2025 99,901 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 58,176 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 96,691 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 96,612 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,735 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,034 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,966 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,481 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 81,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wiper edge split

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

Rear disc lip corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,485 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 80,272 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 80,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 75,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 75,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake disc's pitted and rusty

near side front anti-roll bar linkage attachment bolt bent and miss-shaped

Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,452 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 72,451 miles

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

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

Near-side front tyre worn on both edges.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 62,112 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 62,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2007 56,659 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 49,676 miles

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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X385 RBJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X385 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.

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What year was X385 RBJ registered?

X385 RBJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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