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W258 SKL

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

22,913 mi
Last recorded22,913 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW258 SKL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 22,913 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 22,913 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 20,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 18,668 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 18,637 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 16,411 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 16,411 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 14,596 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 13,931 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2016 13,809 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,816 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 11,628 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 11,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 11,269 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,038 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 10,825 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 10,682 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 10,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 9,917 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 9,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise air bag light on/.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,911 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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W258 SKL is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 56,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W258 SKL, 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 26 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W258 SKL registered?

W258 SKL is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W258 SKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W258 SKL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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