CarVerify

Free Car Check

X98 OBJ

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,519 mi
Last recorded29,519 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 OBJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 29,519 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 25,175 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 24,891 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 24,239 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 23,680 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 23,300 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Fail 15 Dec 2020 23,300 miles

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

Central stop lamp not working

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 22,695 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 21,801 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 21,078 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 20,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickering slightly (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 19,061 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Fail 14 Dec 2015 19,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Dec 2014 18,164 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Dec 2014 18,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Dec 2013 17,392 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2013 17,392 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2012 16,594 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 16,594 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 15,447 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 14,384 miles

offside and nearside suspension low

Pass 21 Dec 2009 13,415 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 12,206 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 10,999 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 10,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 10,149 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 9,232 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
Full MG Mgf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X98 OBJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X98 OBJ, 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

How do I check the history of X98 OBJ?

You can check the full history of X98 OBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X98 OBJ registered?

X98 OBJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 December 2000.

Is X98 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X98 OBJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X98 OBJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X98 OBJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.