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Rover 414

Blue and Grey · Petrol · 1990 · 1,396 cc

H797 LJOMOT history

H797 LJO is a blue and grey petrol Rover 414 first used on 6 Nov 1990. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 29,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
29,429 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H797 LJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
414
Colour
Blue and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
6 Nov 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H797 LJO was last recorded at 29,429 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,243 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
186 miles
Average per year
313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,429 miles
  • 2025 – 29,243 miles
  • 2024 – 29,122 miles
  • 2023 – 28,994 miles
  • 2021 – 28,782 miles
  • 2020 – 28,413 miles
  • 2019 – 27,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,429 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 21 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,429 miles (+186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    29,429 miles
    Test number
    805453466469
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass29,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    29,243 miles
    Test number
    144492993188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail29,243 miles (+121)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,243 miles
    Test number
    131840226953
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass29,122 miles (+128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    29,122 miles
    Test number
    742309813371
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S lags in operation and lacks in efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass28,994 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    28,994 miles
    Test number
    325721093002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail28,952 miles (+170)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,952 miles
    Test number
    638204032882
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass28,782 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    28,782 miles
    Test number
    550315256008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,413 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    28,413 miles
    Test number
    213619856131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,308 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    27,308 miles
    Test number
    797878197870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    27,081 miles
    Test number
    424233705688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H797 LJO

Does H797 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H797 LJO is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on H797 LJO?
The MOT on H797 LJO is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H797 LJO done?
H797 LJO was recorded at 29,429 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 313 miles a year.
Has H797 LJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H797 LJO has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on H797 LJO 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 H797 LJO find?
H797 LJO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive.

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