
MG MGF
Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc
Y212 SPXMOT history
Y212 SPX is a yellow petrol MG MGF first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 34 MOT tests, with 92,884 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 92,884 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 34
- 18 passed · 16 failed
- Per year
- 3,469 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y212 SPX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MGF
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 29 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y212 SPX was last recorded at 92,884 miles on 13 Dec 2023, 2,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Jan 2015: 66,018 miles, lower than 68,009 miles on 29 Dec 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 90,010 miles · 13 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,874 miles
- Average per year
- 3,469 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 92,884 miles
- 2022 – 90,010 miles
- 2021 – 87,546 miles
- 2020 – 84,071 miles
- 2019 – 81,149 miles
- 2018 – 77,939 miles
- 2017 – 72,835 miles
- 2016 – 71,385 miles
- 2015 – 69,682 miles
- 2014 – 68,009 miles
- 2013 – 60,892 miles
- 2012 – 57,900 miles
- 2011 – 55,934 miles
- 2010 – 55,143 miles
- 2009 – 53,521 miles
- 2008 – 46,942 miles
- 2007 – 39,039 miles
- 2006 – 31,451 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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.
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
34 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail92,884 miles (+2,874)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,884 miles
- Test number
- 245498351199
- DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass90,010 miles (+2,464)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 90,010 miles
- Test number
- 265388944359
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pipe to hose (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass87,546 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 87,546 miles
- Test number
- 170036499328
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail87,545 miles (+3,474)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,545 miles
- Test number
- 885363716164
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWindscreen washer pipe leaking
Pass84,071 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 84,071 miles
- Test number
- 276430132738
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail84,070 miles (+2,921)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,070 miles
- Test number
- 797768764760
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass81,149 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 81,149 miles
- Test number
- 514662365057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar bush damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail81,148 miles (+3,209)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,148 miles
- Test number
- 286995852925
- DangerousSuspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar bush damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass77,939 miles (+27)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 77,939 miles
- Test number
- 884455516521
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail77,912 miles (+5,077)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,912 miles
- Test number
- 322646677155
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension height very low
Pass72,835 miles (+1,450)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 72,835 miles
- Test number
- 768558166419
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured rears (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking on the inside edge
- AdvisoryOuter sills rusty
- AdvisorySuspension height low
Pass71,385 miles (+1,703)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 71,385 miles
- Test number
- 253618574232
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre splitting on the inside edge
Pass69,682 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 69,682 miles
- Test number
- 208035465276
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured rears (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes rusty
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail69,682 miles (+3,664)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,682 miles
- Test number
- 390033502289
- FailureFluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured rears (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes rusty
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass66,018 miles (-1,991)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 66,018 miles
- Test number
- 209937505073
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/r tyre nearly worn to the cords on the inner edge
- NoteSome wheel nuts in a poor condition
- NoteSuspension height low.
Fail68,009 miles (+2,627)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,009 miles
- Test number
- 877353864344
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteMost wheel nuts in very poor condition..
- NoteN/s/f suspension arm very rusty
- NoteN/s/r tyre nearly worn to the cords on the inner edge
- NoteSuspension height low.
Pass65,382 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 65,382 miles
- Test number
- 109916914448
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront and rear subframes rusty
Fail65,382 miles (+4,490)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,382 miles
- Test number
- 418873614079
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureFluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront and rear subframes rusty
Pass60,892 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 60,892 miles
- Test number
- 197830553452
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront subframe rusty
- NoteSuspension height low
Fail60,891 miles (+2,991)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,891 miles
- Test number
- 649346043007
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront subframe rusty
- NoteFront to rear cooling pipes leaking
- NoteRadiator leaking
- NoteSuspension height low
Pass57,900 miles (+42)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 57,900 miles
- Test number
- 885978982035
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteLight scratch on the windscreen
- NoteO/s wiper split
Fail57,858 miles (+1,924)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,858 miles
- Test number
- 107143082497
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteLight scratch on the windscreen
- NoteO/s wiper split
Pass55,934 miles (+3)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 55,934 miles
- Test number
- 576584471005
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteOil leak
Fail55,931 miles (+788)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,931 miles
- Test number
- 239651571007
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass55,143 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 55,143 miles
- Test number
- 293100160048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteLight scratches on the windscreen
Fail55,143 miles (+1,622)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,143 miles
- Test number
- 843673650020
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteLight scratches on the windscreen
Pass53,521 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 53,521 miles
- Test number
- 972237699004
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail53,521 miles (+6,579)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,521 miles
- Test number
- 173034799449
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass46,942 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 46,942 miles
- Test number
- 214705888016
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/f wheel touches wishbone on full lock with the car jacked up
Fail46,942 miles (+7,903)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,942 miles
- Test number
- 871635188003
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/f wheel touches wishbone on full lock with the car jacked up
Pass39,039 miles7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 39,039 miles
- Test number
- 184645087403
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteTracking out??
Fail39,039 miles (+7,588)1 repaired7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,039 miles
- Test number
- 503915087084
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteTracking out??
Fail31,451 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,451 miles
- Test number
- 164327686063
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak
Pass31,451 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 31,451 miles
- Test number
- 920997186087
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about Y212 SPX
- Does Y212 SPX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y212 SPX expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y212 SPX?
- The MOT on Y212 SPX expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y212 SPX done?
- Y212 SPX was recorded at 92,884 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2023, an average of 3,469 miles a year.
- Has Y212 SPX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y212 SPX has failed 16 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y212 SPX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y212 SPX find?
- Y212 SPX failed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front mount; offside rear sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front mount; nearside front wheel bearing rough when rotated, and 7 more.
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