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MG08 COL

2008 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,501 mi
Last recorded41,501 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG08 COL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 41,501 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 41,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened corrosion inner front chassis leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced slight corrosion inner front leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 40,008 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 38,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 35,786 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 35,786 miles

Headlamp aim too high O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 33,971 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 30,628 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 26,267 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 21,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

slight deterioration to all tyres

surface corrosion to under car components

Pass 5 Aug 2017 18,220 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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MG08 COL is a 2008 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MG08 COL, 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 18 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MG08 COL registered?

MG08 COL is a 2008 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is MG08 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG08 COL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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