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Rover 25

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y261 MBMMOT history

Y261 MBM is a gold petrol Rover 25 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 141,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2025
Mileage
141,723 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 MBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
25
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 MBM was last recorded at 141,723 miles on 26 Mar 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,707 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
4,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,723 miles
  • 2023 – 137,084 miles
  • 2022 – 132,595 miles
  • 2021 – 131,426 miles
  • 2020 – 131,260 miles
  • 2019 – 130,681 miles
  • 2018 – 128,289 miles
  • 2017 – 121,003 miles
  • 2016 – 117,385 miles
  • 2015 – 113,077 miles
  • 2014 – 108,328 miles
  • 2013 – 104,167 miles
  • 2012 – 99,165 miles
  • 2011 – 91,902 miles
  • 2010 – 87,267 miles
  • 2009 – 80,347 miles
  • 2008 – 74,922 miles
  • 2007 – 67,454 miles
  • 2006 – 61,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,723 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,723 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,723 miles
    Test number
    175567189366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail141,707 miles (+4,623)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,707 miles
    Test number
    910668831761
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass137,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    137,084 miles
    Test number
    140033199765
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail137,080 miles (+4,485)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,080 miles
    Test number
    784871157558
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass132,595 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,595 miles
    Test number
    388753599775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,426 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,426 miles
    Test number
    403400438024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,260 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,260 miles
    Test number
    469339232618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,681 miles (+2,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,681 miles
    Test number
    114066021520
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust mount req att soon
    • AdvisoryStone chips front screen
  9. Pass128,289 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,289 miles
    Test number
    348214508672
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Fail128,289 miles (+7,286)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,289 miles
    Test number
    294251449794
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass121,003 miles (+3,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,003 miles
    Test number
    852627030506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass117,385 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,385 miles
    Test number
    360631132278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail117,385 miles (+4,308)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,385 miles
    Test number
    922117903655
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass113,077 miles (+4,749)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,077 miles
    Test number
    149359545018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,328 miles (+4,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    108,328 miles
    Test number
    758037854016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass104,167 miles (+5,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,167 miles
    Test number
    198798553407
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass99,165 miles (+7,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,165 miles
    Test number
    567860862097
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass91,902 miles (+4,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    91,902 miles
    Test number
    107506341038
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass87,267 miles (+6,920)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,267 miles
    Test number
    972201560088
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake travel req.attn soon.
    • NoteSlight side play in o/s/front wheel.
    • NoteSmall chips in screen.
  20. Pass80,347 miles (+5,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,347 miles
    Test number
    732645139004
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass74,922 miles (+7,468)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,922 miles
    Test number
    241489348041
    • NoteSlight scratches and stone chips front screen
  22. Pass67,454 miles (+5,758)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,454 miles
    Test number
    111536537086
    • NoteSlight stone chips and scratches front screen
  23. Pass61,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,696 miles
    Test number
    631686646059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 MBM

Does Y261 MBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 MBM expired on 25 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 MBM?
The MOT on Y261 MBM expired on 25 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 MBM done?
Y261 MBM was recorded at 141,723 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2024, an average of 4,419 miles a year.
Has Y261 MBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 MBM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y261 MBM 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 Y261 MBM find?
Y261 MBM passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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