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Rover 25

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y291 AVVMOT history

Y291 AVV is a red petrol Rover 25 first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,512 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y291 AVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
25
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y291 AVV was last recorded at 78,512 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 12,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2024: 60,355 miles, lower than 68,614 miles on 23 Jun 2023.

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
65,534 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,978 miles
Average per year
2,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,512 miles
  • 2025 – 65,534 miles
  • 2024 – 60,360 miles
  • 2023 – 68,614 miles
  • 2018 – 55,506 miles
  • 2017 – 54,649 miles
  • 2016 – 54,426 miles
  • 2015 – 53,206 miles
  • 2014 – 52,128 miles
  • 2013 – 50,241 miles
  • 2012 – 47,213 miles
  • 2011 – 44,413 miles
  • 2010 – 42,772 miles
  • 2009 – 40,230 miles
  • 2008 – 37,924 miles
  • 2007 – 24,063 miles
  • 2006 – 32,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,512 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,512 miles (+12,978)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,512 miles
    Test number
    683389740642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass65,534 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,534 miles
    Test number
    997271714728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,360 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,360 miles
    Test number
    632394019713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail60,355 miles (-8,259)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,355 miles
    Test number
    744047379562
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass68,614 miles (+10,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    68,614 miles
    Test number
    331338091360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe offside front roadwheel has been welded

  6. Fail58,361 miles (+2,855)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,361 miles
    Test number
    991134594580
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe offside front roadwheel has been welded

  7. Pass55,506 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,506 miles
    Test number
    464040526281
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight blow exhaust
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to nsr and osr inner sills

  8. Fail55,506 miles (+857)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,506 miles
    Test number
    985862201764
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight blow exhaust
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to nsr and osr inner sills

  9. Pass54,649 miles (+223)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,649 miles
    Test number
    178416251706
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance taped up at time of test (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass54,426 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,426 miles
    Test number
    766379841120
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Fail54,426 miles (+1,220)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,426 miles
    Test number
    190962475445
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  12. Pass53,206 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,206 miles
    Test number
    527381865171
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteE M Light on
    • NoteCentre exhaust coroded

  13. Fail53,206 miles (+1,078)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,206 miles
    Test number
    806890965111
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteE M Light on
    • NoteCentre exhaust coroded

  14. Pass52,128 miles (+1,887)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,128 miles
    Test number
    306980464198
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteE m light on
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  15. Pass50,241 miles (+3,028)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,241 miles
    Test number
    816413463192
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracks in tread

  16. Pass47,213 miles (+2,800)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,213 miles
    Test number
    329343062138
    • NoteBoth rear tyres small cracks in side walls

  17. Pass44,413 miles (+1,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,413 miles
    Test number
    907257531137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass42,772 miles (+2,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,772 miles
    Test number
    654587130197
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail40,230 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,230 miles
    Test number
    280009739127
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  20. Pass40,230 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,230 miles
    Test number
    362999939182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,924 miles (+13,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,924 miles
    Test number
    993272848103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass24,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,063 miles
    Test number
    630504347165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,141 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,141 miles
    Test number
    631394347156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,844 miles
    Test number
    893377336137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y291 AVV

Does Y291 AVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y291 AVV is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y291 AVV?
The MOT on Y291 AVV is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y291 AVV done?
Y291 AVV was recorded at 78,512 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 2,261 miles a year.
Has Y291 AVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y291 AVV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y291 AVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y291 AVV find?
Y291 AVV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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