Rochdale Olymp

Green · Petrol · 1962 · 1,275 cc

279 CWDMOT history

279 CWD is a green petrol Rochdale Olymp first used on 3 May 1962. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 3,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2025
Mileage
3,134 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
279 CWD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rochdale
Model
Olymp
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
3 May 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

279 CWD was last recorded at 3,134 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Apr 2012: 77,219 miles, lower than 77,220 miles on 5 Apr 2012.
  • 26 Mar 2013: 6,960 miles, lower than 77,219 miles on 11 Apr 2012.
  • 26 Mar 2014: 6,656 miles, lower than 6,960 miles on 26 Mar 2013.
  • 28 Mar 2019: 403 miles, lower than 19,670 miles on 5 Apr 2018.

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
2,664 miles · 1 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 3,134 miles
  • 2023 – 2,664 miles
  • 2022 – 1,823 miles
  • 2021 – 1,279 miles
  • 2020 – 1,122 miles
  • 2019 – 403 miles
  • 2018 – 19,670 miles
  • 2017 – 17,336 miles
  • 2016 – 14,265 miles
  • 2015 – 10,721 miles
  • 2014 – 6,656 miles
  • 2013 – 6,960 miles
  • 2012 – 77,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass3,134 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive small leak from engine and rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass3,134 miles (+470)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    3,134 miles
    Test number
    553028852897
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive small leak from engine and rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass2,664 miles (+841)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    2,664 miles
    Test number
    661781815760
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass1,823 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    1,823 miles
    Test number
    802049715291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass1,279 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    1,279 miles
    Test number
    928194183139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass1,122 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    1,122 miles
    Test number
    361514470665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail1,112 miles (+709)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,112 miles
    Test number
    131916928644
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud and nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass403 miles (-19,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    403 miles
    Test number
    986556584226
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  8. Pass19,670 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    19,670 miles
    Test number
    807216997528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,336 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    17,336 miles
    Test number
    544127932067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail16,994 miles (+2,729)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,994 miles
    Test number
    847661923947
    • FailureOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass14,265 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    14,265 miles
    Test number
    568886834550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass10,721 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    10,721 miles
    Test number
    928372995019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass6,656 miles (-304)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    6,656 miles
    Test number
    309785584069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass6,960 miles (-70,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    6,960 miles
    Test number
    176005383492
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  15. Pass77,219 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,219 miles
    Test number
    526142302140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,220 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,220 miles
    Test number
    315556792003
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Questions about 279 CWD

What vehicle is registration 279 CWD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 279 CWD on a green petrol Rochdale Olymp first used on 3 May 1962. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 279 CWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 279 CWD expired on 21 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 279 CWD?
The MOT on 279 CWD expired on 21 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 279 CWD done?
279 CWD was recorded at 3,134 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024.
Has 279 CWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 279 CWD has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on 279 CWD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 4 times, first on 11 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 279 CWD find?
279 CWD passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm, and 2 more.

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