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Rover 45

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,396 cc

Y285 HFJMOT history

Y285 HFJ is a red petrol Rover 45 first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 52,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
52,576 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 HFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
45
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 HFJ was last recorded at 52,576 miles on 14 Feb 2024, 972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2007: 32,337 miles, lower than 288,882 miles on 21 Feb 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
51,604 miles · 28 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
972 miles
Average per year
1,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 52,576 miles
  • 2023 – 51,604 miles
  • 2022 – 51,285 miles
  • 2021 – 50,982 miles
  • 2020 – 50,920 miles
  • 2019 – 50,558 miles
  • 2018 – 50,204 miles
  • 2017 – 49,478 miles
  • 2016 – 48,462 miles
  • 2015 – 46,702 miles
  • 2014 – 45,419 miles
  • 2013 – 42,751 miles
  • 2012 – 41,609 miles
  • 2011 – 40,452 miles
  • 2010 – 39,382 miles
  • 2009 – 37,733 miles
  • 2008 – 35,683 miles
  • 2007 – 32,337 miles
  • 2006 – 288,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,576 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front floor areas corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • O/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass52,576 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    52,576 miles
    Test number
    125472437557
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front floor areas corroded.

  2. Fail52,576 miles (+972)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,576 miles
    Test number
    233652047684
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front floor areas corroded.

  3. Pass51,604 miles (+319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    51,604 miles
    Test number
    828079576815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded.

  4. Pass51,285 miles (+303)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    51,285 miles
    Test number
    152985791340
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear service brake reading lower then normal.
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front cross member extension piece corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear tyres cracked on inner side walls.

  5. Pass50,982 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    303731008393
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake reading lower than normal.
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front lower valance areas corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear tyres cracked on side walls

  6. Pass50,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,920 miles
    Test number
    376625248229
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded.

  7. Fail50,920 miles (+362)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,920 miles
    Test number
    570786698433
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded.

  8. Pass50,558 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,558 miles
    Test number
    925049168824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,204 miles (+726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    50,204 miles
    Test number
    376158230238
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front floor areas corroded.

  10. Pass49,478 miles (+1,016)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,478 miles
    Test number
    296982961992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass48,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,462 miles
    Test number
    462083279074
    • AdvisoryFront floor area corroded o/s and n/s

  12. Fail48,462 miles (+1,760)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,462 miles
    Test number
    700190120411
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront floor area corroded o/s and n/s

  13. Pass46,702 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,702 miles
    Test number
    677100545038
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail46,702 miles (+1,283)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,702 miles
    Test number
    736170345042
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass45,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,419 miles
    Test number
    136041054457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,419 miles (+2,668)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,419 miles
    Test number
    359140754057
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass42,751 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,751 miles
    Test number
    478100653075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail42,751 miles (+1,142)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,751 miles
    Test number
    636830553018
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail41,609 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,609 miles
    Test number
    445678542021
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,609 miles (+1,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,609 miles
    Test number
    965688342063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,452 miles (+1,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,452 miles
    Test number
    555634751076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass39,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,382 miles
    Test number
    891500650051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,382 miles (+1,649)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,382 miles
    Test number
    194529640484
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass37,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,733 miles
    Test number
    433950859024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,733 miles (+2,050)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,733 miles
    Test number
    172120059081
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront passenger seat belt intermitaint fault not pulling out some times .front brake disc disscolouerd due to previous brake bind nearside

  26. Pass35,683 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    35,683 miles
    Test number
    423192758092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,337 miles (-256,545)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,337 miles
    Test number
    581491257028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass288,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    288,882 miles
    Test number
    553082456079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail28,882 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,882 miles
    Test number
    502542256043
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y285 HFJ

Does Y285 HFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 HFJ expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 HFJ?
The MOT on Y285 HFJ expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 HFJ done?
Y285 HFJ was recorded at 52,576 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2024, an average of 1,318 miles a year.
Has Y285 HFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 HFJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y285 HFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y285 HFJ find?
Y285 HFJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; o/s and n/s front floor areas corroded..

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