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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y286 JMJMOT history

Y286 JMJ is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 65,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2023
Mileage
65,496 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y286 JMJ
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
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y286 JMJ was last recorded at 65,496 miles on 14 Dec 2022, 309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Dec 2012: 24,878 miles, lower than 28,448 miles on 14 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,187 miles · 21 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
309 miles
Average per year
2,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 65,496 miles
  • 2021 – 65,187 miles
  • 2020 – 63,877 miles
  • 2019 – 63,243 miles
  • 2018 – 61,583 miles
  • 2017 – 56,968 miles
  • 2016 – 50,772 miles
  • 2015 – 43,991 miles
  • 2014 – 39,091 miles
  • 2013 – 34,897 miles
  • 2012 – 28,539 miles
  • 2011 – 27,599 miles
  • 2010 – 26,347 miles
  • 2009 – 23,263 miles
  • 2008 – 21,372 miles
  • 2007 – 18,426 miles
  • 2006 – 15,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,496 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear ,, recommend treatment, wax/waste oil or paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, just starting to perish slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoolant pipes, corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated, n/s/r exhaust flange deteriorated
  • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front lower suspension arms, partially coated in underseal, undersides surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryO/s headlamp dip beam image slightly cloudy, output slightly reduced

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lower

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Advise condition of n/s/r exhaust flange/ securing system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • O/s headlamp dip beam image intensity, slightly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface, pitted,, recommend replace

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,496 miles (+309)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,496 miles
    Test number
    248487729962
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear ,, recommend treatment, wax/waste oil or paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, just starting to perish slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant pipes, corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated, n/s/r exhaust flange deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front lower suspension arms, partially coated in underseal, undersides surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp dip beam image slightly cloudy, output slightly reduced

  2. Pass65,187 miles (+1,310)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,187 miles
    Test number
    946124291525
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower o/s and n/s front lower suspension arms, coated with underseal
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/body panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant pipes, slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/r exhaust flanges deteriorated,, recommend keep check
    • AdvisoryO/s dip beam, image intensity slightly reduced

  3. Pass63,877 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,877 miles
    Test number
    684392938240
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of n/s/r exhaust flange/ securing system
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp dip beam image intensity, slightly reduced

  4. Fail63,855 miles (+612)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,855 miles
    Test number
    122698631804
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of n/s/r exhaust flange/ securing system
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp dip beam image intensity, slightly reduced

  5. Pass63,243 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,243 miles
    Test number
    905827124121
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface, pitted,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s exhaust joint , flanges, nuts and bolts severely corroded,,, recommend attention

  6. Fail63,226 miles (+1,643)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,226 miles
    Test number
    970953024070
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint n/s (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface, pitted,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s exhaust joint , flanges, nuts and bolts severely corroded,,, recommend attention

  7. Pass61,583 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,583 miles
    Test number
    206380549513
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail61,583 miles (+4,615)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,583 miles
    Test number
    386494779294
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass56,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,968 miles
    Test number
    361150276227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge. 185/55x15 (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail56,965 miles (+6,193)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,965 miles
    Test number
    252168436917
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge. 185/55x15 (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass50,772 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,772 miles
    Test number
    996187964867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,770 miles (+6,779)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,770 miles
    Test number
    452091138140
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass43,991 miles (+4,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,991 miles
    Test number
    251400973478
    • AdvisoryRear tyres beginning to wear . 205/50x16

  14. Pass39,091 miles (+4,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,091 miles
    Test number
    789161324368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass34,897 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,897 miles
    Test number
    337042633351
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail34,892 miles (+6,353)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,892 miles
    Test number
    715190433328
    • FailureBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass28,539 miles (+3,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,539 miles
    Test number
    377570742396
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail24,878 miles (-3,570)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,878 miles
    Test number
    349898232354
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass28,448 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,448 miles
    Test number
    539775732147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,599 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,599 miles
    Test number
    605560431118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail27,594 miles (+1,247)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,594 miles
    Test number
    907271301121
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front, offside rear and nearside front tyres are all perishing
    • NoteOffside rear indicater starting to show white

  22. Pass26,347 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,347 miles
    Test number
    601942810287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,263 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,263 miles
    Test number
    202564019186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,372 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,372 miles
    Test number
    100455218152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,426 miles
    Test number
    564005377085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail18,426 miles (+2,761)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,426 miles
    Test number
    693075777076
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  27. Pass15,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,665 miles
    Test number
    883628066029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y286 JMJ

Does Y286 JMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y286 JMJ expired on 20 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y286 JMJ?
The MOT on Y286 JMJ expired on 20 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y286 JMJ done?
Y286 JMJ was recorded at 65,496 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2022, an average of 2,972 miles a year.
Has Y286 JMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y286 JMJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on Y286 JMJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y286 JMJ find?
Y286 JMJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2022 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear brake pipes; front upper suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s front; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel, and 7 more.

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