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Rover Pick UP

Black · Petrol · 1978 · 1,000 cc

6 HBMOT history

6 HB is a black petrol Rover Pick UP first used on 31 Dec 1978. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 65,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2026
Mileage
65,698 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6 HB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
Pick UP
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1978
First used
31 Dec 1978
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

6 HB was last recorded at 65,698 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,659 miles · 13 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,698 miles
  • 2024 – 65,659 miles
  • 2022 – 65,651 miles
  • 2021 – 65,628 miles
  • 2020 – 65,549 miles
  • 2019 – 65,498 miles
  • 2018 – 65,427 miles
  • 2017 – 65,116 miles
  • 2016 – 64,933 miles
  • 2015 – 64,815 miles
  • 2014 – 64,789 miles
  • 2013 – 64,636 miles
  • 2012 – 64,168 miles
  • 2011 – 61,326 miles
  • 2007 – 60,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,698 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Slight play in steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,698 miles (+39)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,698 miles
    Test number
    711942978200
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass65,659 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    65,659 miles
    Test number
    767220766946
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass65,651 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,651 miles
    Test number
    241078411688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,628 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,628 miles
    Test number
    808118788719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,549 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,549 miles
    Test number
    879408312468
    • AdvisoryFront tyres almost fouling inner wing on locks

  6. Pass65,498 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,498 miles
    Test number
    558830948084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished / small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass65,427 miles (+311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,427 miles
    Test number
    554473741646
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play front upper joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass65,116 miles (+183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,116 miles
    Test number
    294408704147
    • AdvisoryFront nearside upper / lower ball joints dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront nearside upper ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryRear offside wheel bearing slightly worn

  9. Pass64,933 miles (+118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,933 miles
    Test number
    334408236430
    • AdvisoryFront ball joints dust covers perished
    • AdvisorySlight play front upper ball joints
    • AdvisorySlight play steering rack

  10. Pass64,815 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,815 miles
    Test number
    786875532988
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  11. Fail64,811 miles (+22)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,811 miles
    Test number
    165276433131
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section of (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  12. Pass64,789 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,789 miles
    Test number
    957705784080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,787 miles (+151)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,787 miles
    Test number
    656673184091
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass64,636 miles (+468)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,636 miles
    Test number
    459055363062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass64,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,168 miles
    Test number
    206393872026
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail64,168 miles (+2,842)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,168 miles
    Test number
    608843172043
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass61,326 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,326 miles
    Test number
    847990931176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,732 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    60,732 miles
    Test number
    350634007312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,724 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,724 miles
    Test number
    184223207326
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about 6 HB

What vehicle is registration 6 HB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6 HB on a black petrol Rover Pick UP first used on 31 Dec 1978. 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 6 HB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 6 HB expired on 14 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 6 HB?
The MOT on 6 HB expired on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 6 HB done?
6 HB was recorded at 65,698 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 285 miles a year.
Has 6 HB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6 HB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on 6 HB 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 6 HB find?
6 HB passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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