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SKM 253W

2008 MG B Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

33,324 mi
Last recorded33,324 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKM 253W
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 33,324 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in pipe into rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 33,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 32,960 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 11 Jan 2024 32,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 11 Jan 2023 32,772 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 32,771 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 32,443 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 32,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 31,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 31,955 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine water pump bearing very noisy and movement in pully at time of test.

n/s/f shock/damper soft not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm limit at time of test.

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread left.

parking brake long travel.

rear tyres 3mm tread left.

Pass 17 Dec 2018 31,562 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm limit at time of test.

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread left at time of test.

o/s/r outer sill very corroded not to x/s at time of test.

parking brake long travel at time of test.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 31,537 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 31,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 31,390 miles

front tyres getting low tread 2mm left at lowest point at time of test.

o/s/r outer sill corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 31,255 miles

Nearside headlamp reflectors poor condition

Offside headlamp reflector poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2014 30,974 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres getting low tread on edges not below limits at time of test.

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 30,969 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

n/s/r tyre 4mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

o/s/r tyre 4mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

Pass 13 Dec 2012 30,541 miles

O/S and N/S headlight beam images quite poor.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,359 miles

front tyres getting low tread n/s/f tyre 2mm left (1.6mm limit) 165/r14

Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,520 miles

slight play/lift in n/s/f & o/s/f ball joints not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 29,193 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres getting low tread on inside edges not below limits at time of test.

Fail 11 Dec 2009 29,193 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres getting low tread on inside edges not below limits at time of test.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,937 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 26,937 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,228 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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SKM 253W is a 2008 MG B Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SKM 253W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 18 years old, this MG B Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SKM 253W is a 2008 MG B Roadster, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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