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Black · Petrol · 1937 · 1,407 cc

FPA 789MOT history

FPA 789 is a black petrol Rover first used on 8 Mar 1937. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 60,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
60,606 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FPA 789
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,407 cc
Year of manufacture
1937
First used
8 Mar 1937
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FPA 789 was last recorded at 60,606 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,606 miles · 19 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,606 miles
  • 2024 – 60,606 miles
  • 2023 – 60,605 miles
  • 2022 – 60,570 miles
  • 2021 – 60,570 miles
  • 2020 – 60,559 miles
  • 2016 – 60,535 miles
  • 2012 – 59,987 miles
  • 2011 – 59,908 miles
  • 2010 – 59,669 miles
  • 2009 – 57,739 miles
  • 2007 – 57,211 miles
  • 2006 – 55,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,606 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • Advisory/s front brake low efficiency
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryHorn weakRecorded 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.

  • Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Slight lift in both kingpins

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Slight lift in both king pins

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight play in n/s lower kingpin bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush 2x (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,606 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    60,606 miles
    Test number
    576007647347
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • Advisory/s front brake low efficiency
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHorn weak

  2. Pass60,606 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,606 miles
    Test number
    901273159528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHorn weak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySome lift in both kingpins

  3. Pass60,605 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,605 miles
    Test number
    147914098199
    • AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight lift in both kingpins

  4. Pass60,570 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,570 miles
    Test number
    877582464575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight lift in both kingpins

  5. Pass60,570 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,570 miles
    Test number
    865952615993
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight lift in both kingpins

  6. Pass60,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    60,559 miles
    Test number
    654444727030
    • AdvisorySlight lift in both king pins
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s lower kingpin bush

  7. Fail60,559 miles (+24)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,559 miles
    Test number
    351094595614
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight lift in both king pins
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s lower kingpin bush

  8. Pass60,535 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,535 miles
    Test number
    195515501756
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush 2x (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing rough
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damper arm locking device missing

  9. Fail60,531 miles (+544)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,531 miles
    Test number
    929670406889
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 2x (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush 2x (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing rough
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damper arm locking device missing

  10. Pass59,987 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,987 miles
    Test number
    228399232408
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  11. Pass59,908 miles (+239)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,908 miles
    Test number
    169225821141
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s front brake low efficiency

  12. Pass59,669 miles (+1,930)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,669 miles
    Test number
    261080420454
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteN/s front bearing slightly rough
    • NoteSigns of o/s rear tyre fouling inner wing

  13. Pass57,739 miles (+528)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,739 miles
    Test number
    844655159063
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight flexing on steering box mountings

  14. Pass57,211 miles (+1,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,211 miles
    Test number
    141169317209
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  15. Pass55,456 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    55,456 miles
    Test number
    282611426284
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about FPA 789

What vehicle is registration FPA 789 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FPA 789 on a black petrol Rover first used on 8 Mar 1937. 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 FPA 789 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FPA 789 expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FPA 789?
The MOT on FPA 789 expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FPA 789 done?
FPA 789 was recorded at 60,606 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 272 miles a year.
Has FPA 789 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FPA 789 has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on FPA 789 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 FPA 789 find?
FPA 789 passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; /s front brake low efficiency; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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