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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y891 GTWMOT history

Y891 GTW is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 3 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 48,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2025
Mileage
48,312 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2024
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y891 GTW
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
3 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y891 GTW was last recorded at 48,312 miles on 9 Oct 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,309 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 48,312 miles
  • 2019 – 48,206 miles
  • 2018 – 47,980 miles
  • 2017 – 47,836 miles
  • 2016 – 47,402 miles
  • 2015 – 46,976 miles
  • 2014 – 46,191 miles
  • 2013 – 46,190 miles
  • 2012 – 39,636 miles
  • 2010 – 36,295 miles
  • 2009 – 35,653 miles
  • 2008 – 34,218 miles
  • 2007 – 32,348 miles
  • 2006 – 27,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,312 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Handbrake gained minimum standard

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear exhaust section corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,312 miles (+3)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,312 miles
    Test number
    823629520625
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail48,309 miles (+103)1 dangerous2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,309 miles
    Test number
    234380947480
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass48,206 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,206 miles
    Test number
    624625099500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,980 miles (+144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,980 miles
    Test number
    106778682786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner rack arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end has slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn

  5. Pass47,836 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,836 miles
    Test number
    200877003487
    • AdvisoryHandbrake gained minimum standard
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded

  6. Fail47,835 miles (+433)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,835 miles
    Test number
    823450945510
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake gained minimum standard
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded

  7. Pass47,402 miles (+426)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,402 miles
    Test number
    529492879379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ON LIMITS (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  8. Pass46,976 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,976 miles
    Test number
    278390695050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,191 miles (+1)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,191 miles
    Test number
    995401594084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise exhaust back box deteriorated
    • NoteAdvise nearside mirror missing
    • NoteAdvise suspention needs a pumped up

  10. Pass46,190 miles (+6,554)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,190 miles
    Test number
    708344093088
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass39,636 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,636 miles
    Test number
    509413592028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,295 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,295 miles
    Test number
    310293140104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,653 miles (+1,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,653 miles
    Test number
    521069049123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass34,218 miles (+1,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,218 miles
    Test number
    612620358177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass32,348 miles (+4,816)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,348 miles
    Test number
    400635447124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,532 miles
    Test number
    711137446154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y891 GTW

Does Y891 GTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y891 GTW expired on 8 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y891 GTW?
The MOT on Y891 GTW expired on 8 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y891 GTW done?
Y891 GTW was recorded at 48,312 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2024, an average of 1,131 miles a year.
Has Y891 GTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y891 GTW has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y891 GTW 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 Y891 GTW find?
Y891 GTW passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front lower suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all, and 8 more.

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