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M25 SCU

2008 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,877 mi
Last recorded68,877 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 SCU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 68,877 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 68,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 68,654 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 68,025 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 67,861 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 67,117 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 66,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 66,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 62,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe out of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe out of hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,680 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 58,680 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 53,537 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 47,089 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all brake pipes slight corrosion and covered in grease

Pass 28 May 2015 46,256 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,701 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 44,079 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,079 miles

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 36,907 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 28,246 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,246 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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M25 SCU is a 2008 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 32,631 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 Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M25 SCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M25 SCU registered?

M25 SCU is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 5 November 2008.

Is M25 SCU safe to buy?

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