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X873 RAR

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,647 mi
Last recorded29,647 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX873 RAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 29,647 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 26,899 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 26,123 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 25,022 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 23,748 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 23,559 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 22,462 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 19,892 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,340 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 18,871 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,271 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has slight ware on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 16,626 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,828 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 12,222 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 11,175 miles

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 11,175 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 10,160 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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X873 RAR is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 X873 RAR, 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 X873 RAR registered?

X873 RAR is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X873 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X873 RAR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X873 RAR have outstanding finance?

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