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Rover 420

Grey · Petrol · 1995 · 1,994 cc

M189 GGCMOT history

M189 GGC is a grey petrol Rover 420 first used on 15 Feb 1995. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
109,849 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M189 GGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
15 Feb 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

M189 GGC was last recorded at 109,849 miles on 1 Dec 2021, 1,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,484 miles · 9 Jan 2019
Between the last two tests
1,365 miles
Average per year
1,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 109,849 miles
  • 2019 – 108,484 miles
  • 2018 – 107,404 miles
  • 2017 – 105,418 miles
  • 2016 – 103,228 miles
  • 2015 – 101,042 miles
  • 2014 – 97,913 miles
  • 2013 – 96,850 miles
  • 2012 – 95,197 miles
  • 2011 – 93,151 miles
  • 2010 – 90,816 miles
  • 2009 – 90,442 miles
  • 2008 – 87,602 miles
  • 2007 – 85,719 miles
  • 2006 – 82,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,849 miles
  • AdvisoryHandbrake cables starting to seize up. strip and lubricate before they get any worse.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Small hole in o/s//r seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,849 miles (+1,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,849 miles
    Test number
    853729496906
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables starting to seize up. strip and lubricate before they get any worse.
  2. Pass108,484 miles (+1,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,484 miles
    Test number
    939548351515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear caliper area looks damp/no leakage found
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil pressure switch broken
  3. Pass107,404 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,404 miles
    Test number
    850147906796
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySmall hole in o/s//r seal
  4. Fail107,404 miles (+1,986)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,404 miles
    Test number
    558757553585
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySmall hole in o/s//r seal
  5. Pass105,418 miles (+2,190)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    105,418 miles
    Test number
    676272422352
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  6. Pass103,228 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,228 miles
    Test number
    405276150628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,042 miles (+3,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    101,042 miles
    Test number
    565929325095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  8. Pass97,913 miles (+1,063)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    97,913 miles
    Test number
    919106314006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHole in os/r inner seal
  9. Pass96,850 miles (+1,653)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    96,850 miles
    Test number
    419199923005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass95,197 miles (+10)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,197 miles
    Test number
    159012632494
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteThe rear and centre exhaust sections are deteriated/rusty.
  11. Fail95,187 miles (+2,036)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,187 miles
    Test number
    408024822068
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteThe rear and centre exhaust sections are deteriated/rusty.
  12. Fail93,151 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,151 miles
    Test number
    357688511019
    • Repaired at testPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
  13. Pass93,151 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,151 miles
    Test number
    916728011096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,816 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    90,816 miles
    Test number
    572058020036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,442 miles (+2,840)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    90,442 miles
    Test number
    184259729078
    • NoteTread on both rear tyres low on inner edges .
  16. Pass87,602 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    87,602 miles
    Test number
    874715638065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,719 miles (+3,692)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    85,719 miles
    Test number
    143426737081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    82,027 miles
    Test number
    131997726487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M189 GGC

Does M189 GGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M189 GGC expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M189 GGC?
The MOT on M189 GGC expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M189 GGC done?
M189 GGC was recorded at 109,849 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2021, an average of 1,756 miles a year.
Has M189 GGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M189 GGC has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on M189 GGC 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 M189 GGC find?
M189 GGC passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: handbrake cables starting to seize up. strip and lubricate before they get any worse..

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