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Rover 25

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,396 cc

Y226 MDKMOT history

Y226 MDK is a red petrol Rover 25 first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 79,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
79,042 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y226 MDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
25
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y226 MDK was last recorded at 79,042 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 2,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,213 miles · 18 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,829 miles
Average per year
2,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 79,042 miles
  • 2023 – 76,213 miles
  • 2022 – 73,192 miles
  • 2021 – 70,162 miles
  • 2020 – 67,357 miles
  • 2019 – 65,935 miles
  • 2018 – 64,922 miles
  • 2017 – 64,454 miles
  • 2016 – 64,229 miles
  • 2015 – 63,963 miles
  • 2014 – 63,561 miles
  • 2013 – 62,954 miles
  • 2012 – 62,488 miles
  • 2011 – 61,896 miles
  • 2010 – 60,144 miles
  • 2009 – 57,518 miles
  • 2008 – 50,730 miles
  • 2007 – 42,017 miles
  • 2006 – 36,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,042 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on O/S/F wheel arch
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear of vehicle
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • General corrosion on vehicle

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front slight bind on brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,042 miles (+2,829)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,042 miles
    Test number
    737834670315
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on O/S/F wheel arch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear of vehicle
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass76,213 miles (+3,021)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,213 miles
    Test number
    861365897485
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWheel arch O/S/F has corrosion

  3. Pass73,192 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,192 miles
    Test number
    639870341270
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight bind on brake
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail73,192 miles (+3,030)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,192 miles
    Test number
    868566594658
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight bind on brake
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass70,162 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,162 miles
    Test number
    434030264165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,357 miles (+1,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,357 miles
    Test number
    863776483662
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass65,935 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,935 miles
    Test number
    676481487607
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail65,935 miles (+1,013)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,935 miles
    Test number
    461721052033
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass64,922 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,922 miles
    Test number
    502359196802
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on vehicle
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  10. Fail64,922 miles (+468)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,922 miles
    Test number
    464131555080
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on vehicle
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  11. Pass64,454 miles (+225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,454 miles
    Test number
    750453558604
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on vehicle
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres tread cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass64,229 miles (+266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,229 miles
    Test number
    814593469609
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust hangar broken

  13. Pass63,963 miles (+402)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,963 miles
    Test number
    908711715166
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken
    • NoteGeneral corrosion on vehicle

  14. Pass63,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,561 miles
    Test number
    959036504111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,561 miles (+607)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,561 miles
    Test number
    988186604147
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass62,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,954 miles
    Test number
    519507903128
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail62,954 miles (+466)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,954 miles
    Test number
    316527503145
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass62,488 miles (+592)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,488 miles
    Test number
    255856912106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder body very dry

  19. Pass61,896 miles (+1,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,896 miles
    Test number
    249473201442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass60,144 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,144 miles
    Test number
    262746400164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,518 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,518 miles
    Test number
    384140819103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,474 miles (+6,744)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,474 miles
    Test number
    984047509185
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass50,730 miles (+8,713)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,730 miles
    Test number
    600249498000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,017 miles (+5,508)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,017 miles
    Test number
    853547107154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,509 miles
    Test number
    580740416159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,509 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,509 miles
    Test number
    750700116177
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about Y226 MDK

Does Y226 MDK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y226 MDK expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y226 MDK?
The MOT on Y226 MDK expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y226 MDK done?
Y226 MDK was recorded at 79,042 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 2,298 miles a year.
Has Y226 MDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y226 MDK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y226 MDK 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 Y226 MDK find?
Y226 MDK passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 6 advisories: corrosion on o/s/f wheel arch; corrosion on rear of vehicle; general corrosion on underside of vehicle, and 3 more.

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