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Rover 80

Black · Petrol · 1961 · 2,286 cc

491 PKEMOT history

491 PKE is a black petrol Rover 80 first used on 1 May 1961. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 57,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2025
Mileage
57,167 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
491 PKE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
80
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,286 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
1 May 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

491 PKE was last recorded at 57,167 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2015: 53,599 miles, lower than 53,645 miles on 24 Apr 2014.

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
56,573 miles · 10 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
594 miles
Average per year
209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 57,167 miles
  • 2023 – 56,573 miles
  • 2022 – 56,260 miles
  • 2021 – 55,894 miles
  • 2020 – 55,555 miles
  • 2019 – 55,141 miles
  • 2018 – 54,787 miles
  • 2017 – 54,366 miles
  • 2016 – 53,796 miles
  • 2015 – 53,599 miles
  • 2014 – 53,645 miles
  • 2012 – 53,488 miles
  • 2011 – 53,448 miles
  • 2010 – 53,401 miles
  • 2009 – 53,390 miles
  • 2008 – 53,377 miles
  • 2007 – 53,359 miles
  • 2006 – 53,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,167 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,167 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    57,167 miles
    Test number
    731664643237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,573 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    56,573 miles
    Test number
    875243235980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail56,569 miles (+309)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,569 miles
    Test number
    345843143131
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass56,260 miles (+366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,260 miles
    Test number
    531652734123
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass55,894 miles (+339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,894 miles
    Test number
    765644643690
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass55,555 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,555 miles
    Test number
    774137137101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,515 miles (+2)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,515 miles
    Test number
    137263259806
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail55,513 miles (+372)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,513 miles
    Test number
    969769405087
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass55,141 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,141 miles
    Test number
    658654167769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,138 miles (+351)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,138 miles
    Test number
    690298469984
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass54,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,787 miles
    Test number
    148065923174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,787 miles (+421)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,787 miles
    Test number
    782552543454
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass54,366 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,366 miles
    Test number
    635668474001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,796 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,796 miles
    Test number
    861070116996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,599 miles (-46)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,599 miles
    Test number
    346366304210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,645 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,645 miles
    Test number
    367604614108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,488 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,488 miles
    Test number
    147267282487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,448 miles
    Test number
    758749501121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,448 miles (+47)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,448 miles
    Test number
    849819701173
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Fail53,401 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,401 miles
    Test number
    620245000148
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass53,401 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,401 miles
    Test number
    990345600110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,390 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,390 miles
    Test number
    280327119182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,377 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,377 miles
    Test number
    754445438176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,359 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,359 miles
    Test number
    260814727104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,327 miles
    Test number
    594855736187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 491 PKE

What vehicle is registration 491 PKE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 491 PKE on a black petrol Rover 80 first used on 1 May 1961. 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 491 PKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 491 PKE expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 491 PKE?
The MOT on 491 PKE expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 491 PKE done?
491 PKE was recorded at 57,167 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 209 miles a year.
Has 491 PKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 491 PKE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on 491 PKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 491 PKE find?
491 PKE passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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