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W408 SKM

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

81,432 mi
Last recorded81,432 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 SKM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 81,432 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 81,212 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 80,967 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 80,540 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,020 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 79,541 miles

O/S headlamp aim slight faded

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Nearside suspension sitting on bump stops

Slight play in both front suspension upper ball joints

Slight play in both rear suspension upper ball joints

Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,076 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly and showing signs of overheating.

Nearside suspension very close to bump stops.

Offside dipped beam output slightly low.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension upper ball joints.

Pass 2 Mar 2018 78,439 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear indicator bulbs fading.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension upper ball joints.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,914 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside headlamp lens starting to discolour.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension upper ball joints.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,236 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,192 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension upper ball joints.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 76,192 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension upper ball joints.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,021 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Signs of possible overheating from offside rear brake.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,366 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension upper ball joints.

Slight sweat from nearside front damper.

Slight to moderate play in nearside front damper lower bush.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,559 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Slight play in nearside front suspension upper ball joint.

Slight play in offside rear suspension upper ball joint.

Slight weep from nearside front damper.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,862 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front suspension nearing bump stops.

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn down to 2.1mm on inner edge.

Slight play in nearside front damper lower bush.

Slight weep from nearside front damper.

Very slight play in nearside front suspension upper ball joint.

Very slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension upper ball joints.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 68,471 miles

N/S/F tyre slight perished

N/S/R tyre getting low on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

Slight damaged to the windscreen

Slight play on both rear radius arm lower (big) rubber bushes

Some parts of exhaust slight corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,064 miles

Both rear and O/S/F tyres worn low

Both rear indicators bulb slightly discoloured

Exhaust system is rusty

Slight damaged to windscreen

Vehicle is generally rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2008 67,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear and O/S/F tyres worn low

Both rear indicators bulb slightly discoloured

Exhaust system is rusty

Slight damaged to windscreen

Vehicle is generally rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2007 64,603 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 61,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 54,353 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 54,142 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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W408 SKM 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 91.3%.

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 W408 SKM, 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 W408 SKM registered?

W408 SKM is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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