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X738 DJA

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

83,366 mi
Last recorded83,366 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX738 DJA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 83,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Light corrosion on underside of whole vehicle

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 80,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 80,187 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 78,494 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 78,480 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Nearside/Offside mounts detached from body (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 77,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 75,320 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,954 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,179 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 68,691 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 68,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 68,635 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 68,635 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 67,705 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine / component covers obscuring most components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both ns and os (2.7.4)

Rear service brake efficiency only just met

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear: slightly (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres starting to tear (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

front wipers slightly smearing

parking brake efficiency only just met @ 18%

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 16 Jul 2016 65,923 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,633 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 57,512 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 57,512 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,748 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 51,743 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,197 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,692 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 49,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,164 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 28 Jun 2008 48,613 miles

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

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

os auto box flexible hose slight leak

water leak from ns front to rear coolant pipe

Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 48,027 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,630 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 46,630 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 44,979 miles

concern shown over poss. condition of front b-pads. front discs slightly corroded. n/s/f/ tyre worn on inside edge. ALL PARTS ORDERED TO BE FITTED AS APPROP.

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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X738 DJA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 X738 DJA, 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 X738 DJA registered?

X738 DJA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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