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Rover 25

White · Petrol · 2001 · 1,396 cc

Y256 VBJMOT history

Y256 VBJ is a white petrol Rover 25 first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 66,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2023
Mileage
66,295 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 VBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
25
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y256 VBJ was last recorded at 66,295 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,848 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
447 miles
Average per year
1,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 66,295 miles
  • 2022 – 65,848 miles
  • 2021 – 65,611 miles
  • 2020 – 65,536 miles
  • 2019 – 63,998 miles
  • 2018 – 63,562 miles
  • 2017 – 63,018 miles
  • 2016 – 62,012 miles
  • 2015 – 61,069 miles
  • 2014 – 60,083 miles
  • 2013 – 58,943 miles
  • 2012 – 57,511 miles
  • 2011 – 55,399 miles
  • 2010 – 53,002 miles
  • 2009 – 49,981 miles
  • 2008 – 46,438 miles
  • 2007 – 40,728 miles
  • 2006 – 36,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail66,295 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail66,295 miles (+447)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,295 miles
    Test number
    487829294928
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass65,848 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,848 miles
    Test number
    369762245549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,611 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,611 miles
    Test number
    980283492850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,536 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,536 miles
    Test number
    715518935185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,998 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,998 miles
    Test number
    548164911416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,562 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,562 miles
    Test number
    628958407726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,018 miles
    Test number
    818095292789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,018 miles (+1,006)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,018 miles
    Test number
    661126708153
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  9. Pass62,012 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,012 miles
    Test number
    168708763716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    207010355063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,068 miles (+985)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,068 miles
    Test number
    895600755083
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass60,083 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,083 miles
    Test number
    998061054022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,943 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,943 miles
    Test number
    667058553045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s heater hose starting to blow

  14. Fail58,943 miles (+1,432)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,943 miles
    Test number
    989308853038
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s heater hose starting to blow

  15. Pass57,511 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,511 miles
    Test number
    626984852082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,399 miles (+2,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,399 miles
    Test number
    647189551028
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass53,002 miles (+3,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,002 miles
    Test number
    150521860024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass49,981 miles (+3,543)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,981 miles
    Test number
    144937759474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,438 miles (+5,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,438 miles
    Test number
    631863068076
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass40,728 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,728 miles
    Test number
    101189457422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,279 miles
    Test number
    530073856047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 VBJ

Does Y256 VBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 VBJ expired on 2 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 VBJ?
The MOT on Y256 VBJ expired on 2 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 VBJ done?
Y256 VBJ was recorded at 66,295 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 1,766 miles a year.
Has Y256 VBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 VBJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y256 VBJ 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 Y256 VBJ find?
Y256 VBJ failed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 3 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits.

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