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Rover 80

Red · Petrol · 1962 · 2,286 cc

297 GTMMOT history

297 GTM is a red petrol Rover 80 first used on 5 Jun 1962. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 77,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
77,257 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
297 GTM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
80
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,286 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
5 Jun 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

297 GTM was last recorded at 77,257 miles on 5 May 2023, 729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,528 miles · 21 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
729 miles
Average per year
250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 77,257 miles
  • 2022 – 76,528 miles
  • 2021 – 75,704 miles
  • 2020 – 75,233 miles
  • 2019 – 74,915 miles
  • 2018 – 73,779 miles
  • 2016 – 73,765 miles
  • 2015 – 73,708 miles
  • 2014 – 73,645 miles
  • 2013 – 73,628 miles
  • 2012 – 73,525 miles
  • 2009 – 73,513 miles
  • 2008 – 73,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,257 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,257 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    77,257 miles
    Test number
    424975347263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,528 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    76,528 miles
    Test number
    371306323415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,704 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    75,704 miles
    Test number
    668784465518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,233 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    75,233 miles
    Test number
    466304710058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,915 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,915 miles
    Test number
    176687899964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,779 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,779 miles
    Test number
    592069951266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,765 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    73,765 miles
    Test number
    453162155334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,708 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,708 miles
    Test number
    578591965142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,645 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,645 miles
    Test number
    197511974176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,628 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,628 miles
    Test number
    755761403202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,525 miles (+12)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,525 miles
    Test number
    788298882154
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Pass73,513 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    73,513 miles
    Test number
    253555719354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  13. Pass73,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,501 miles
    Test number
    743197128161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,501 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,501 miles
    Test number
    414357928102
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s rear and O/s front tyres sidewalls slight cracking

Questions about 297 GTM

What vehicle is registration 297 GTM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 297 GTM on a red petrol Rover 80 first used on 5 Jun 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 297 GTM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 297 GTM expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 297 GTM?
The MOT on 297 GTM expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 297 GTM done?
297 GTM was recorded at 77,257 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 250 miles a year.
Has 297 GTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 297 GTM has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2008.
Has the mileage on 297 GTM 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 297 GTM find?
297 GTM passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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