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Rover P490

Green · Petrol · 1971 · 2,638 cc

478 YUGMOT history

478 YUG is a green petrol Rover P490 first used on 13 Jul 1955. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 4,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2023
Mileage
4,556 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2022
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
478 YUG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
P490
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,638 cc
Year of manufacture
1971
First used
13 Jul 1955
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

478 YUG was last recorded at 4,556 miles on 30 Nov 2022, 4,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2021: 317 miles, lower than 21,266 miles on 11 Jul 2013.

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
317 miles · 3 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
4,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 4,556 miles
  • 2021 – 317 miles
  • 2013 – 21,266 miles
  • 2012 – 20,378 miles
  • 2011 – 19,354 miles
  • 2010 – 19,160 miles
  • 2008 – 18,140 miles
  • 2006 – 17,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,556 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass4,556 miles (+4,239)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    4,556 miles
    Test number
    961081552184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass317 miles (-20,949)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    317 miles
    Test number
    277711501665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass21,266 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    21,266 miles
    Test number
    825292493118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass20,378 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    20,378 miles
    Test number
    778758002293
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteDetached seam on underside front sill and floor pan
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteGearbox mount deteriated

  5. Fail20,378 miles (+1,024)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,378 miles
    Test number
    898488802287
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteDetached seam on underside front sill and floor pan
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteGearbox mount deteriated

  6. Pass19,354 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    19,354 miles
    Test number
    955257111275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail19,334 miles (+174)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,334 miles
    Test number
    328126701473
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass19,160 miles (+1,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    19,160 miles
    Test number
    744873420216
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass18,140 miles (+361)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,140 miles
    Test number
    631034958292
    • NoteElectrical wiring damaged/contaminated
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

  10. Pass17,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,779 miles
    Test number
    260947776110
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Questions about 478 YUG

What vehicle is registration 478 YUG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 478 YUG on a green petrol Rover P490 first used on 13 Jul 1955. 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 478 YUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 478 YUG expired on 29 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 478 YUG?
The MOT on 478 YUG expired on 29 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 478 YUG done?
478 YUG was recorded at 4,556 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2022.
Has 478 YUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 478 YUG has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on 478 YUG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 478 YUG find?
478 YUG passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn.

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