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L888 LOV

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,743 mi
Last recorded51,743 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 LOV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 51,743 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 51,090 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 49,249 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 47,993 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 47,103 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 45,303 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 44,624 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,616 miles

steering slightly tight

Pass 30 Aug 2017 39,307 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 36,020 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has damage to sidewall

BAD steering pull to left when in motion

Fail 31 Aug 2016 36,018 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on lower arm on full lock (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre has damage to sidewall

BAD steering pull to left when in motion

Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,281 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre sidewall is showing signs of perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,548 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,877 miles

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

slight pull to n/s on driving into workshop for test

washers just met limits set

Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,118 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 23,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 23,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,384 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,006 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,139 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 20,139 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 18,089 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 LOV is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L888 LOV, 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 L888 LOV registered?

L888 LOV is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is L888 LOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 LOV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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