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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

R389 YBAMOT history

R389 YBA is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 13 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
114,405 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 YBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
13 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 YBA was last recorded at 114,405 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,400 miles · 18 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,405 miles
  • 2025 – 109,941 miles
  • 2024 – 100,148 miles
  • 2023 – 91,273 miles
  • 2022 – 91,117 miles
  • 2021 – 89,993 miles
  • 2020 – 88,832 miles
  • 2017 – 88,702 miles
  • 2015 – 87,912 miles
  • 2013 – 86,190 miles
  • 2012 – 86,116 miles
  • 2011 – 82,235 miles
  • 2010 – 77,359 miles
  • 2009 – 74,192 miles
  • 2008 – 71,071 miles
  • 2007 – 70,925 miles
  • 2006 – 70,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,405 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,405 miles (+5)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    114,405 miles
    Test number
    335669806505
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail114,400 miles (+4,459)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,400 miles
    Test number
    632022891575
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,941 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    109,941 miles
    Test number
    251794053743
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail109,940 miles (+9,792)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,940 miles
    Test number
    693515751622
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,148 miles (+8,875)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,148 miles
    Test number
    968567677540
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass91,273 miles (+156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    91,273 miles
    Test number
    126721855089
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe 3 way union (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail91,117 miles (+1,124)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,117 miles
    Test number
    428545328142
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine knock

  8. Pass89,993 miles (+1,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,993 miles
    Test number
    243914403994
    • AdvisoryEngine slightly knocky

  9. Pass88,832 miles (+43)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    88,832 miles
    Test number
    243742840664
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers , lower bushes worn .......
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit .......
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pipe corroding .......
    • AdvisoryPlay felt at n/s/r wheel . not excessive .......

  10. Fail88,789 miles (+87)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,789 miles
    Test number
    280324179660
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers , lower bushes worn .......
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit .......
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pipe corroding .......
    • AdvisoryPlay felt at n/s/r wheel . not excessive .......

  11. Fail88,702 miles (+790)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,702 miles
    Test number
    185601534454
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass87,912 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,912 miles
    Test number
    500382949437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail87,881 miles (+18)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,881 miles
    Test number
    988839215182
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  14. Fail87,863 miles (+1,673)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,863 miles
    Test number
    176943135058
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass86,190 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    86,190 miles
    Test number
    157725923412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail86,116 miles (+3,881)4 failures1 repaired6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,116 miles
    Test number
    767549962249
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteWax oil to under body, suspension compoments and iner and outer sill's
    • NoteDamage to o/s and n/s sill lip's
    • NoteEmissions poor, Co fast idle
    • NoteN/s outer rear tyre worn

  17. Pass82,235 miles (+12)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,235 miles
    Test number
    158702771293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll four discs corroded.

  18. Fail82,223 miles (+4,864)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,223 miles
    Test number
    986140341129
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front and rear discs worn
    • NoteNearside and off side rear indicators fadded

  19. Pass77,359 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,359 miles
    Test number
    932547540021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,331 miles (+3,139)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,331 miles
    Test number
    772796340081
    • FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass74,192 miles (+95)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,192 miles
    Test number
    114368549007
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp inoperative
    • NoteExhaust leaking
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail74,097 miles (+3,026)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,097 miles
    Test number
    241313849056
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp inoperative
    • NoteExhaust leaking
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass71,071 miles (+146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,071 miles
    Test number
    463306448020
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass70,925 miles (+225)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    70,925 miles
    Test number
    302363047428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass70,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    70,700 miles
    Test number
    513346486299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R389 YBA

Does R389 YBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R389 YBA is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R389 YBA?
The MOT on R389 YBA is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R389 YBA done?
R389 YBA was recorded at 114,405 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 2,221 miles a year.
Has R389 YBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 YBA has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on R389 YBA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R389 YBA find?
R389 YBA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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