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L888 KMG

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,985 mi
Last recorded96,985 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 KMG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 96,985 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 92,302 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,370 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 88,340 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both front track rods have excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 81,467 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 81,102 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 70,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe osf and nsf covered in grease could not fully assess

Rear Rear service brake effort just met

heavy underseal applied underneath vehicle

Fail 1 Mar 2017 70,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear has a cut but no cords exposed

Rear heavy usage of underseal on rear sub frame

Fail 11 Jan 2017 70,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

various areas of underbody showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,298 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 69,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 67,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 May 2014 67,556 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 64,610 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 64,610 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,260 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

aftermarket rear lights fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,815 miles

rear disc's slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 6 Apr 2010 53,883 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,137 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 46,291 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 46,275 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,582 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,499 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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L888 KMG 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 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L888 KMG, 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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L888 KMG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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