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Red · Petrol · 1938 · 1,600 cc

YFO 775MOT history

YFO 775 is a red petrol MG VA first used on 1 Dec 1938. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 29,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
29,485 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YFO 775
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
VA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1938
First used
1 Dec 1938
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

YFO 775 was last recorded at 29,485 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,673 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
812 miles
Average per year
1,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 29,485 miles
  • 2024 – 28,673 miles
  • 2023 – 27,212 miles
  • 2021 – 25,874 miles
  • 2020 – 25,775 miles
  • 2018 – 24,482 miles
  • 2017 – 23,627 miles
  • 2016 – 22,485 miles
  • 2015 – 20,901 miles
  • 2014 – 19,979 miles
  • 2010 – 15,120 miles
  • 2009 – 13,301 miles
  • 2008 – 10,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,485 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

14 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,485 miles (+812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    29,485 miles
    Test number
    508417696398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass28,673 miles (+1,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    28,673 miles
    Test number
    543900351952
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass27,212 miles (+1,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    27,212 miles
    Test number
    652677062621
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass25,874 miles (+99)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    25,874 miles
    Test number
    963042052724
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  5. Pass25,775 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    25,775 miles
    Test number
    310153368673
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail25,772 miles (+1,290)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,772 miles
    Test number
    491068820163
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass24,482 miles (+855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    24,482 miles
    Test number
    657215596655
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass23,627 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    23,627 miles
    Test number
    667484193208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,485 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,485 miles
    Test number
    470771594521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,901 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    20,901 miles
    Test number
    275781643924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,979 miles (+4,859)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    19,979 miles
    Test number
    706211714355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow from centre box and front down pipe

  12. Pass15,120 miles (+1,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    15,120 miles
    Test number
    761507300205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass13,301 miles (+2,473)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,301 miles
    Test number
    300074999063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteRear brake hose needs slight realignment

  14. Pass10,828 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,828 miles
    Test number
    634521498084
    • NoteBrakes need slight attention
    • NoteSlight oil smoke from exhaust
    • NoteSlight water leak from water pump

Questions about YFO 775

What vehicle is registration YFO 775 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YFO 775 on a red petrol MG VA first used on 1 Dec 1938. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YFO 775 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YFO 775 expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YFO 775?
The MOT on YFO 775 expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YFO 775 done?
YFO 775 was recorded at 29,485 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 1,068 miles a year.
Has YFO 775 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YFO 775 has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on YFO 775 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 YFO 775 find?
YFO 775 passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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