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W361 SBM

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

41,857 mi
Last recorded41,857 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 SBM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 41,857 miles

Front Rear coil over adaption

Pass 12 May 2025 41,131 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 40,923 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 38,299 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 37,818 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2021 37,652 miles

Front both wheel arch liners fouling on coil springs

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

vehicle presented with front and rear suspension adaptation / modification/s / coil over kit fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 37,099 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 36,747 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 35,526 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,585 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 33,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2016 33,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 33,119 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,563 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 32,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,915 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 31,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2012 31,084 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,993 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2010 30,797 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 30,630 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,319 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,691 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 May 2006 29,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 29,488 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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W361 SBM is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W361 SBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W361 SBM registered?

W361 SBM is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W361 SBM safe to buy?

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