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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y298 RBCMOT history

Y298 RBC is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
68,976 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 RBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 RBC was last recorded at 68,976 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,602 miles · 25 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
374 miles
Average per year
2,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 68,976 miles
  • 2022 – 68,602 miles
  • 2021 – 66,759 miles
  • 2020 – 65,645 miles
  • 2018 – 63,357 miles
  • 2017 – 61,836 miles
  • 2016 – 59,993 miles
  • 2015 – 57,065 miles
  • 2014 – 52,579 miles
  • 2013 – 52,272 miles
  • 2011 – 52,233 miles
  • 2010 – 44,997 miles
  • 2009 – 35,029 miles
  • 2008 – 31,375 miles
  • 2007 – 28,132 miles
  • 2006 – 24,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,976 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOdd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Coolant leak leak on hose to thermostat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone play in rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,976 miles (+374)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    68,976 miles
    Test number
    878744937223
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOdd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

  2. Pass68,602 miles (+1,843)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    68,602 miles
    Test number
    632758770397
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,759 miles (+1,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    66,759 miles
    Test number
    692440007196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass65,645 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,645 miles
    Test number
    181626852414
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak leak on hose to thermostat
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail65,641 miles (+2,284)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,641 miles
    Test number
    424420503460
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak leak on hose to thermostat
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brake efforts low on n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass63,357 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,357 miles
    Test number
    186117425612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,352 miles (+1,516)1 dangerous5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,352 miles
    Test number
    407314300639
    • DangerousOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisorySuspension low

  8. Pass61,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,836 miles
    Test number
    121469663187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail61,836 miles (+1,843)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,836 miles
    Test number
    111231080171
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass59,993 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,993 miles
    Test number
    175913900478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,065 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,065 miles
    Test number
    857209785193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,579 miles (+307)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,579 miles
    Test number
    118918894180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking on outter edge

  13. Pass52,272 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,272 miles
    Test number
    439660853152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,233 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,233 miles
    Test number
    749920241161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,206 miles (+7,209)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,206 miles
    Test number
    275509531148
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  16. Pass44,997 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,997 miles
    Test number
    791669440035
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteParking lever has high travel

  17. Fail44,996 miles (+9,967)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,996 miles
    Test number
    931959740069
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteParking lever has high travel

  18. Pass35,029 miles (+3,654)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,029 miles
    Test number
    774270049097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,375 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,375 miles
    Test number
    100273168448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,132 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,132 miles
    Test number
    361115377088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,379 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,379 miles
    Test number
    283855076004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre 2nail in o/s/r tyre

  22. Fail24,379 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,379 miles
    Test number
    561085076013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre 2nail in o/s/r tyre

Questions about Y298 RBC

Does Y298 RBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y298 RBC expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y298 RBC?
The MOT on Y298 RBC expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y298 RBC done?
Y298 RBC was recorded at 68,976 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 2,610 miles a year.
Has Y298 RBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 RBC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on Y298 RBC 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 Y298 RBC find?
Y298 RBC passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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