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S40 MGA

2008 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,632 mi
Last recorded36,632 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 MGA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 36,632 miles

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))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 36,629 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2026 27,034 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 26,406 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 25,106 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 36,048 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 36,040 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 23,983 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 23,367 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 35,363 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 22,383 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 34,864 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 21,230 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 33,925 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 18,281 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 18,261 miles

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))

Pass 28 May 2019 32,352 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2018 30,047 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 30,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 29,454 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,681 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 28,157 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 26,357 miles

exhaust corroding in places

general underbody corrosion

wipers starting to smear

Fail 16 Jul 2014 26,357 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,900 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,645 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)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,039 miles

ENGINE Hunting

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,522 miles

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

suspersion low

Fail 22 Jul 2010 20,521 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

suspersion low

Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,050 miles

car hunting on idle

Fail 24 Jul 2009 19,050 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,141 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 17,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,073 miles

Nearside window not operational

Fail 12 Jan 2006 13,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre puncture found

Pass 12 Jan 2006 13,813 miles

o/s/r tyre puncture found

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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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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S40 MGA is a 2008 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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