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X388 RBJ

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,310 mi
Last recorded78,310 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX388 RBJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 78,310 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 73,825 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 71,558 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 71,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 71,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 70,240 miles

tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 8 May 2017 70,240 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 9 May 2016 69,408 miles

corrosion becoming present on subframes

headlamp lense covers deteriorating

slightest wear in o/s front upper suspension joint

Fail 30 Mar 2016 69,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion becoming present on front and rear subframes

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2015 67,382 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

slightest wear in o/s front top suspension joint

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,122 miles

brake discs rusty [vehicle been standing]

slight wear in o/s front upper suspension joint

surface rust on subframes [vehicle been standing]

Fail 24 Mar 2014 66,120 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake discs rusty [vehicle been standing]

slight wear in o/s front upper suspension joint

surface rust on subframes [vehicle been standing]

Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,902 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear metal brake pipe deterioating

Some slight damage to windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2011 63,721 miles

Exhaust deterioating slightly

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Some slight damage to inner sidewall of n/s rear tyre

Fail 9 Feb 2011 63,721 miles

Exhaust deterioating slightly

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Some slight damage to inner sidewall of n/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,396 miles

dink in windscreen.

handbrake performance could be improved.

light rust on brake discs[vehicle has been standing].

very slight lift in o/s front upper suspension joint.

Fail 23 Feb 2009 56,640 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,640 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 54,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 53,354 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 53,354 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 47,284 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 40,745 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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X388 RBJ 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 X388 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 X388 RBJ registered?

X388 RBJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is X388 RBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X388 RBJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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