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Rover 45

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,588 cc

Y288 MBMMOT history

Y288 MBM is a red petrol Rover 45 first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
105,551 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 MBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
45
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 MBM was last recorded at 105,551 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 2,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,228 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,323 miles
Average per year
2,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,551 miles
  • 2025 – 103,228 miles
  • 2024 – 101,217 miles
  • 2023 – 98,829 miles
  • 2022 – 93,587 miles
  • 2021 – 93,582 miles
  • 2020 – 90,601 miles
  • 2019 – 88,514 miles
  • 2018 – 87,484 miles
  • 2017 – 86,123 miles
  • 2016 – 84,654 miles
  • 2015 – 83,004 miles
  • 2014 – 80,273 miles
  • 2013 – 78,238 miles
  • 2012 – 76,262 miles
  • 2011 – 72,928 miles
  • 2010 – 70,392 miles
  • 2009 – 66,148 miles
  • 2008 – 61,760 miles
  • 2007 – 57,848 miles
  • 2006 – 52,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,551 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under body corrosion - not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,551 miles (+2,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    105,551 miles
    Test number
    884118631901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass103,228 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,228 miles
    Test number
    958127012270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,217 miles (+2,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,217 miles
    Test number
    710844242271
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass98,829 miles (+5,242)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,829 miles
    Test number
    179543863383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,587 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,587 miles
    Test number
    960009023252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion - not excessive
  6. Fail93,585 miles (+3)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,585 miles
    Test number
    685658578716
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion - not excessive
  7. Pass93,582 miles (+2,981)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    93,582 miles
    Test number
    883850474959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,601 miles (+2,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,601 miles
    Test number
    771352184587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass88,514 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,514 miles
    Test number
    273821781287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,484 miles (+1,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,484 miles
    Test number
    832803571560
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass86,123 miles (+1,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,123 miles
    Test number
    934625021288
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust poor condition.
  12. Pass84,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,654 miles
    Test number
    592721348319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,654 miles (+1,650)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,654 miles
    Test number
    863262635205
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass83,004 miles (+2,731)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,004 miles
    Test number
    609175875051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust corrosion
  15. Pass80,273 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,273 miles
    Test number
    766240474015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,238 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,238 miles
    Test number
    399652073097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,262 miles
    Test number
    957463272014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,262 miles (+3,334)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,262 miles
    Test number
    369933972067
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  19. Pass72,928 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,928 miles
    Test number
    567626771089
    • NoteOil leak gearbox
  20. Fail72,928 miles (+2,536)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,928 miles
    Test number
    935985871081
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak gearbox
  21. Pass70,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,392 miles
    Test number
    780386670081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Fail70,392 miles (+4,244)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,392 miles
    Test number
    464485570058
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  23. Pass66,148 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,148 miles
    Test number
    360949469053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,760 miles (+3,912)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,760 miles
    Test number
    823249558011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,848 miles (+5,733)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,848 miles
    Test number
    562461677099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,115 miles
    Test number
    392537266038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 MBM

Does Y288 MBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y288 MBM is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y288 MBM?
The MOT on Y288 MBM is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y288 MBM done?
Y288 MBM was recorded at 105,551 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,610 miles a year.
Has Y288 MBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 MBM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y288 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 Y288 MBM find?
Y288 MBM passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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