MG MGF
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc
Y278 LPUMOT history
Y278 LPU is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 58,911 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 58,911 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,701 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y278 LPU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MGF
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y278 LPU was last recorded at 58,911 miles on 3 Nov 2022, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 58,890 miles · 1 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 1,701 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 58,911 miles
- 2019 – 58,875 miles
- 2015 – 56,279 miles
- 2014 – 54,760 miles
- 2013 – 54,421 miles
- 2012 – 50,849 miles
- 2011 – 46,160 miles
- 2010 – 42,222 miles
- 2009 – 39,262 miles
- 2008 – 35,596 miles
- 2007 – 32,154 miles
- 2006 – 30,540 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass58,911 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass58,911 miles (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 58,911 miles
- Test number
- 185188434547
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail58,890 miles (+15)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,890 miles
- Test number
- 806296293227
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail58,875 miles (+2,596)1 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,875 miles
- Test number
- 413680044864
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested Excessive water leak not completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass56,279 miles (+1,519)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 56,279 miles
- Test number
- 973348760177
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass54,760 miles (+339)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 54,760 miles
- Test number
- 618110994272
- NoteOil leak
Pass54,421 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 54,421 miles
- Test number
- 507511693249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,418 miles (+3,569)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,418 miles
- Test number
- 486507383215
- FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass50,849 miles (+4,689)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 50,849 miles
- Test number
- 387449842124
- NoteBattery inscure
- NoteRear exhaust box inpour condition
Pass46,160 miles (+3,938)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2012
- Odometer
- 46,160 miles
- Test number
- 926045641175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,222 miles (+2,960)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2011
- Odometer
- 42,222 miles
- Test number
- 804419440178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,262 miles (+3,666)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 39,262 miles
- Test number
- 282452649480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,596 miles (+3,442)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 35,596 miles
- Test number
- 163698548110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass32,154 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 32,154 miles
- Test number
- 574633707178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,150 miles (+1,610)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,150 miles
- Test number
- 302481607115
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass30,540 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 30,540 miles
- Test number
- 763740366064
- NoteOffside rear tyre inner sidewall appears slightly perished
Questions about Y278 LPU
- Does Y278 LPU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y278 LPU expired on 2 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y278 LPU?
- The MOT on Y278 LPU expired on 2 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y278 LPU done?
- Y278 LPU was recorded at 58,911 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2022, an average of 1,701 miles a year.
- Has Y278 LPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y278 LPU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y278 LPU 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 Y278 LPU find?
- Y278 LPU passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.
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