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MG MGF

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y889 ORXMOT history

Y889 ORX is a yellow petrol MG MGF first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,254 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y889 ORX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y889 ORX was last recorded at 78,254 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jun 2010: 64,060 miles, lower than 77,733 miles on 1 Jun 2009.

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
78,156 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
1,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,254 miles
  • 2025 – 78,156 miles
  • 2024 – 78,006 miles
  • 2022 – 77,561 miles
  • 2021 – 77,120 miles
  • 2020 – 76,698 miles
  • 2018 – 75,804 miles
  • 2017 – 74,314 miles
  • 2016 – 72,131 miles
  • 2015 – 71,889 miles
  • 2014 – 71,869 miles
  • 2011 – 70,064 miles
  • 2010 – 64,060 miles
  • 2009 – 77,733 miles
  • 2008 – 74,575 miles
  • 2007 – 59,671 miles
  • 2006 – 56,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,254 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,254 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,254 miles
    Test number
    984598502141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,156 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,156 miles
    Test number
    496596758607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,006 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,006 miles
    Test number
    461230694201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,998 miles (+437)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,998 miles
    Test number
    939954649110
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,561 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,561 miles
    Test number
    896056593067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail77,559 miles (+439)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,559 miles
    Test number
    220488063199
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass77,120 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,120 miles
    Test number
    728112460720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,698 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,698 miles
    Test number
    599918741247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,693 miles (+889)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,693 miles
    Test number
    357298104214
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass75,804 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,804 miles
    Test number
    847187438073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,314 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,314 miles
    Test number
    848919067039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,131 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,131 miles
    Test number
    386458158802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,889 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,889 miles
    Test number
    976920798641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,875 miles (+6)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,875 miles
    Test number
    300212353003
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Fail71,869 miles (+1,805)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,869 miles
    Test number
    837015934161
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass70,064 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,064 miles
    Test number
    537772761195
    • NoteFront sub frame corroded not holed

  17. Fail70,062 miles (+6,002)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,062 miles
    Test number
    749931661169
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteFront sub frame corroded not holed

  18. Fail64,060 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,060 miles
    Test number
    122842660173
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass64,060 miles (-13,673)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,060 miles
    Test number
    500782560168
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass77,733 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    77,733 miles
    Test number
    691592859156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,575 miles
    Test number
    103150278487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,575 miles (+14,904)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,575 miles
    Test number
    424215268039
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder body pipes dripping water

  23. Pass59,671 miles (+3,052)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    59,671 miles
    Test number
    952995127050
    • NoteNear side front brake binding slightly

  24. Pass56,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    56,619 miles
    Test number
    433644556046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y889 ORX

Does Y889 ORX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y889 ORX is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y889 ORX?
The MOT on Y889 ORX is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y889 ORX done?
Y889 ORX was recorded at 78,254 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 1,060 miles a year.
Has Y889 ORX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y889 ORX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y889 ORX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y889 ORX find?
Y889 ORX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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