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MG MGF

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y229 YAYMOT history

Y229 YAY is a grey petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2026
Mileage
80,676 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 YAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 YAY was last recorded at 80,676 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,228 miles · 4 May 2023
Between the last two tests
448 miles
Average per year
2,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,676 miles
  • 2023 – 80,228 miles
  • 2022 – 79,926 miles
  • 2021 – 79,508 miles
  • 2020 – 79,223 miles
  • 2019 – 78,527 miles
  • 2017 – 78,478 miles
  • 2016 – 77,536 miles
  • 2015 – 75,877 miles
  • 2014 – 74,048 miles
  • 2013 – 72,287 miles
  • 2012 – 70,105 miles
  • 2011 – 68,737 miles
  • 2010 – 64,679 miles
  • 2009 – 58,259 miles
  • 2008 – 53,085 miles
  • 2007 – 47,338 miles
  • 2006 – 40,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,676 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,676 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,676 miles
    Test number
    896119074735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,228 miles (+302)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,228 miles
    Test number
    173951196091
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass79,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,926 miles
    Test number
    487184059222
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail79,926 miles (+418)4 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,926 miles
    Test number
    789799506594
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass79,508 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,508 miles
    Test number
    924453409042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    79,223 miles
    Test number
    211982239142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,223 miles (+696)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,223 miles
    Test number
    167463302600
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mainifold (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass78,527 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,527 miles
    Test number
    489699403648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass78,478 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,478 miles
    Test number
    675501102489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,453 miles (+917)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,453 miles
    Test number
    482074870534
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass77,536 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,536 miles
    Test number
    830512799033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,877 miles
    Test number
    136506706426
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail75,877 miles (+1,829)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,877 miles
    Test number
    811412537286
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass74,048 miles (+1,761)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,048 miles
    Test number
    687588184270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing unevenly may require wheel alignment

  15. Pass72,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,287 miles
    Test number
    689279083226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,287 miles (+2,182)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,287 miles
    Test number
    978619883290
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass70,105 miles (+1,368)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,105 miles
    Test number
    976267272268
    • NoteSlight marks to front windscreen

  18. Pass68,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,737 miles
    Test number
    266922891210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,737 miles (+129)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,737 miles
    Test number
    545976181208
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs inner faces pitted

  20. Pass68,608 miles (+3,929)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,608 miles
    Test number
    178887501232
    • NoteFront brake discs rusted on inner face

  21. Pass64,679 miles (+6,420)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,679 miles
    Test number
    130918110262
    • NoteN/s/front brake disc rusty
    • NoteN/s/front wheel bearing slight wear

  22. Pass58,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,259 miles
    Test number
    734648609270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail58,259 miles (+5,174)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,259 miles
    Test number
    511648509225
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass53,085 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,085 miles
    Test number
    763688218232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail53,075 miles (+5,737)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,075 miles
    Test number
    802857618274
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass47,338 miles (+6,626)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,338 miles
    Test number
    100175217224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRadiator badly corroded

  27. Pass40,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,712 miles
    Test number
    590533116296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail40,712 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,712 miles
    Test number
    221212216207
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about Y229 YAY

Does Y229 YAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 YAY expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 YAY?
The MOT on Y229 YAY expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 YAY done?
Y229 YAY was recorded at 80,676 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 2,138 miles a year.
Has Y229 YAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 YAY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y229 YAY 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 Y229 YAY find?
Y229 YAY passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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