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Rover 75

Black · Petrol · 1949 · 2,103 cc

JOL 204MOT history

JOL 204 is a black petrol Rover 75 first used on 2 Mar 1949. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 11,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2025
Mileage
11,918 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JOL 204
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,103 cc
Year of manufacture
1949
First used
2 Mar 1949
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

JOL 204 was last recorded at 11,918 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
11,345 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
573 miles
Average per year
353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 11,918 miles
  • 2023 – 11,345 miles
  • 2012 – 7,162 miles
  • 2011 – 6,485 miles
  • 2010 – 5,861 miles
  • 2009 – 5,715 miles
  • 2008 – 5,715 miles
  • 2007 – 5,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,918 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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,918 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    11,918 miles
    Test number
    209873225044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass11,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    11,345 miles
    Test number
    280065246081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail11,345 miles (+4,183)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,345 miles
    Test number
    806456327119
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass7,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    7,162 miles
    Test number
    396719452291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail7,162 miles (+15)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,162 miles
    Test number
    409438252210
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  6. Fail7,147 miles (+662)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,147 miles
    Test number
    455157942282
    • FailureBrake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  7. Pass6,485 miles (+624)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    6,485 miles
    Test number
    849779231178
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass5,861 miles (+146)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    5,861 miles
    Test number
    284990140438
    • NoteOil leak from engine; gearbox; diff

  9. Pass5,715 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    5,715 miles
    Test number
    793482009280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Fail5,715 miles12 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,715 miles
    Test number
    420585299192
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  11. Fail5,715 miles6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,715 miles
    Test number
    962969169159
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass5,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    5,715 miles
    Test number
    392585458199
    • 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)

  13. Fail5,715 miles (+42)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,715 miles
    Test number
    460991458105
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

  14. Pass5,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    5,673 miles
    Test number
    150024827030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JOL 204

What vehicle is registration JOL 204 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JOL 204 on a black petrol Rover 75 first used on 2 Mar 1949. 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 JOL 204 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JOL 204 expired on 11 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JOL 204?
The MOT on JOL 204 expired on 11 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JOL 204 done?
JOL 204 was recorded at 11,918 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 353 miles a year.
Has JOL 204 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JOL 204 has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on JOL 204 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 JOL 204 find?
JOL 204 passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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