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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,588 cc

Y297 TOVMOT history

Y297 TOV is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 18 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 64,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,637 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 TOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 TOV was last recorded at 64,637 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,637 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,637 miles
  • 2025 – 61,402 miles
  • 2021 – 61,388 miles
  • 2018 – 61,376 miles
  • 2016 – 61,308 miles
  • 2014 – 61,228 miles
  • 2013 – 60,980 miles
  • 2012 – 60,185 miles
  • 2011 – 57,805 miles
  • 2009 – 55,962 miles
  • 2008 – 49,639 miles
  • 2007 – 42,625 miles
  • 2006 – 35,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,637 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Joint corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Joint corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Central under body suspension pipework has corroded ferrules

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing to outer tread edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,637 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,637 miles
    Test number
    428868631327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Joint corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Joint corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail64,637 miles (+3,235)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,637 miles
    Test number
    263278157823
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Joint corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Joint corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,402 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,402 miles
    Test number
    903929661339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel pipes have a corroded ferrule half way down the line under the floor pan.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing to side walls - Monitor. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel pipes have a corroded ferrule half way down the line under the floor pan.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing to side walls - Monitor. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system corroded and silencer.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass61,388 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    61,388 miles
    Test number
    305232773985
    • AdvisoryCentral under body suspension pipework has corroded ferrules
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing to outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  5. Fail61,387 miles (+11)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,387 miles
    Test number
    529036719411
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral under body suspension pipework has corroded ferrules
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing to outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  6. Pass61,376 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,376 miles
    Test number
    809576786107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,366 miles (+58)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,366 miles
    Test number
    349027757372
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  8. Pass61,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,308 miles
    Test number
    415777212857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,308 miles (+80)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,308 miles
    Test number
    255090220225
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass61,228 miles (+248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,228 miles
    Test number
    805162574147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass60,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,980 miles
    Test number
    845421763176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail60,980 miles (+795)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,980 miles
    Test number
    336082853190
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass60,185 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,185 miles
    Test number
    566102612199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail60,133 miles (+2,328)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,133 miles
    Test number
    229395202480
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass57,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,805 miles
    Test number
    129563721101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,805 miles (+1,843)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,805 miles
    Test number
    869963421138
    • FailureFront Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass55,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,962 miles
    Test number
    170179319257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,962 miles (+6,323)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,962 miles
    Test number
    893448819280
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass49,639 miles (+7,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,639 miles
    Test number
    642874718298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass42,625 miles (+7,522)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,625 miles
    Test number
    733990527261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,103 miles
    Test number
    891437016272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 TOV

Does Y297 TOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 TOV is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y297 TOV?
The MOT on Y297 TOV is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y297 TOV done?
Y297 TOV was recorded at 64,637 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 1,508 miles a year.
Has Y297 TOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 TOV has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y297 TOV 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 Y297 TOV find?
Y297 TOV passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension pipe damaged but not to excess joint corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear suspension pipe damaged but not to excess joint corroded, and 1 more.

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