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Rover 420

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,994 cc

L46 TGAMOT history

L46 TGA is a red petrol Rover 420 first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 119,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2025
Mileage
119,352 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2024
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L46 TGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
420
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L46 TGA was last recorded at 119,352 miles on 28 Jun 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2024: 119,350 miles, lower than 119,847 miles on 16 Apr 2018.

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
119,350 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,352 miles
  • 2018 – 119,847 miles
  • 2016 – 117,434 miles
  • 2013 – 115,351 miles
  • 2012 – 112,481 miles
  • 2009 – 109,790 miles
  • 2006 – 107,248 miles
  • 2005 – 104,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,352 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - Underseal (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,352 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    119,352 miles
    Test number
    738866526269
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - Underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail119,350 miles (-497)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,350 miles
    Test number
    907834751752
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - Underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass119,847 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,847 miles
    Test number
    811553442164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,434 miles (+2,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,434 miles
    Test number
    508458629186
    • AdvisoryMinor exhaust blow
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear arch + nearside front arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  5. Pass115,351 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    115,351 miles
    Test number
    205382713357
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
  6. Fail115,351 miles (+2,870)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,351 miles
    Test number
    876542413349
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
  7. Pass112,481 miles (+2,691)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,481 miles
    Test number
    828065842126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  8. Pass109,790 miles (+2,542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    109,790 miles
    Test number
    373569889022
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  9. Pass107,248 miles (+2,863)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    107,248 miles
    Test number
    812262986189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s rear wheel arch rusty
    • NoteStone chip in o/s headlamp
  10. Pass104,385 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    104,385 miles
    Test number
    953746675116
    • NoteHeat shield rattleing
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow
    • NoteSlight play o/s steering rack

Questions about L46 TGA

Does L46 TGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L46 TGA expired on 27 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L46 TGA?
The MOT on L46 TGA expired on 27 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L46 TGA done?
L46 TGA was recorded at 119,352 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2024, an average of 787 miles a year.
Has L46 TGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L46 TGA has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L46 TGA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L46 TGA find?
L46 TGA passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - underseal; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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