MG logo

MG MGF

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,589 cc

Y878 VDAMOT history

Y878 VDA is a grey petrol MG MGF first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 24,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2026
Mileage
24,337 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
835 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y878 VDA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 VDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 VDA was last recorded at 24,337 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,838 miles · 18 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
499 miles
Average per year
835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 24,337 miles
  • 2024 – 23,838 miles
  • 2023 – 23,406 miles
  • 2022 – 23,295 miles
  • 2021 – 22,591 miles
  • 2020 – 21,060 miles
  • 2010 – 20,770 miles
  • 2009 – 17,661 miles
  • 2008 – 12,112 miles
  • 2007 – 10,158 miles
  • 2006 – 8,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,337 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • BOTH REAR TYRES TREADS DISTORTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass24,337 miles (+499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    24,337 miles
    Test number
    703672384987
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass23,838 miles (+432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    23,838 miles
    Test number
    324271234943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass23,406 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    23,406 miles
    Test number
    230879106381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    23,295 miles
    Test number
    285162109301
    • AdvisorySuspension corrosion

  5. Fail23,292 miles (+701)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,292 miles
    Test number
    763940381047
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension corrosion

  6. Pass22,591 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    22,591 miles
    Test number
    842335928006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail22,590 miles (+1,530)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,590 miles
    Test number
    184498033088
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass21,060 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    21,060 miles
    Test number
    306498875763
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES TREADS DISTORTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail21,057 miles (+287)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,057 miles
    Test number
    759432756970
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES TREADS DISTORTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass20,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,770 miles
    Test number
    991914350191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail20,770 miles (+3,109)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,770 miles
    Test number
    460088440189
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  12. Pass17,661 miles (+5,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    17,661 miles
    Test number
    102232059480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass12,112 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    12,112 miles
    Test number
    104734258408
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Fail12,112 miles (+1,954)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,112 miles
    Test number
    602594258007
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass10,158 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    10,158 miles
    Test number
    434080757051
    • NoteSuspension height low

  16. Fail10,158 miles (+1,790)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,158 miles
    Test number
    734080257002
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteSuspension height low

  17. Pass8,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    8,368 miles
    Test number
    883509156076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 VDA

Does Y878 VDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 VDA expired on 26 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 VDA?
The MOT on Y878 VDA expired on 26 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 VDA done?
Y878 VDA was recorded at 24,337 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 835 miles a year.
Has Y878 VDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 VDA has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y878 VDA 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 Y878 VDA find?
Y878 VDA passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

Related registrations

Browse all Y878 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.