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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative with ing off (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Suspect dipstick tube gasket, further investigation required. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
exhaust corroding in places
general underbody corrosion
wipers starting to smear
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust corroding in places
general underbody corrosion
n/s/r shock bush deteriorating/damp (advise replacement)
wipers starting to smear
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)
oil leak
ENGINE Hunting
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
suspersion low
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
suspersion low
car hunting on idle
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
car hunting on idle
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside window not operational
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre puncture found
o/s/r tyre puncture found
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S40 MGA is a 2008 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S40 MGA, 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 S40 MGA registered?
S40 MGA is a 2008 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2008.
Is S40 MGA safe to buy?
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