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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y308 CDAMOT history

Y308 CDA is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,234 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y308 CDA
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
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y308 CDA was last recorded at 72,234 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2020: 68,247 miles, lower than 68,427 miles on 14 Aug 2020.

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
71,814 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
420 miles
Average per year
1,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,234 miles
  • 2025 – 71,814 miles
  • 2024 – 69,609 miles
  • 2023 – 69,377 miles
  • 2022 – 69,339 miles
  • 2021 – 69,203 miles
  • 2020 – 68,247 miles
  • 2019 – 68,416 miles
  • 2018 – 68,318 miles
  • 2017 – 67,535 miles
  • 2016 – 67,365 miles
  • 2015 – 66,707 miles
  • 2014 – 66,275 miles
  • 2013 – 64,560 miles
  • 2012 – 62,869 miles
  • 2011 – 59,342 miles
  • 2010 – 53,628 miles
  • 2009 – 47,238 miles
  • 2008 – 41,971 miles
  • 2007 – 39,739 miles
  • 2006 – 36,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,234 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear end. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal pipe section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside rear outer sill area corroded slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal pipe section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,234 miles (+420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,234 miles
    Test number
    171061750983
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear end. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass71,814 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,814 miles
    Test number
    320497941478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill area corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail71,814 miles (+2,205)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,814 miles
    Test number
    368100506630
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bracket bolt snapped off (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning Turning to the left when stationary (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill area corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass69,609 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,609 miles
    Test number
    590166084351
    • AdvisoryAll suspensions component's rusting

  5. Fail69,607 miles (+230)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,607 miles
    Test number
    949422701279
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspensions component's rusting

  6. Pass69,377 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,377 miles
    Test number
    684959456741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass69,339 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,339 miles
    Test number
    864887038417
    • AdvisoryFront and rear chassis has surface corrosion

  8. Pass69,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,203 miles
    Test number
    241085172550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,203 miles (+956)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,203 miles
    Test number
    534645799488
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass68,247 miles (-180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,247 miles
    Test number
    496761065653
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail68,427 miles (+11)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,427 miles
    Test number
    798450860429
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass68,416 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,416 miles
    Test number
    887899187205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass68,318 miles (+783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,318 miles
    Test number
    945923775179
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear bad water leak from top of the engine

  14. Pass67,535 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,535 miles
    Test number
    316949814959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,365 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,365 miles
    Test number
    207333078638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,707 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,707 miles
    Test number
    775890045128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,275 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,275 miles
    Test number
    586318424157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,560 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,560 miles
    Test number
    128755483429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,869 miles
    Test number
    718653902199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,869 miles (+3,527)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,869 miles
    Test number
    656832302100
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass59,342 miles (+5,714)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,342 miles
    Test number
    306758911297
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Pass53,628 miles (+6,390)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,628 miles
    Test number
    741005720280
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner edge worn

  23. Pass47,238 miles (+178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,238 miles
    Test number
    371279239274
    • NoteSuspension low

  24. Fail47,060 miles (+5,089)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,060 miles
    Test number
    393894639406
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteSuspension low

  25. Pass41,971 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,971 miles
    Test number
    401206838222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,739 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,739 miles
    Test number
    362923247268
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Fail39,705 miles (+3,179)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,705 miles
    Test number
    701947037286
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Pass36,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,526 miles
    Test number
    711697036253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y308 CDA

Does Y308 CDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y308 CDA is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y308 CDA?
The MOT on Y308 CDA is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y308 CDA done?
Y308 CDA was recorded at 72,234 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 1,780 miles a year.
Has Y308 CDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y308 CDA has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y308 CDA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y308 CDA find?
Y308 CDA passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside.; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear end.; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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