Rover 620
White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,997 cc
R481 YFUMOT history
R481 YFU is a white petrol Rover 620 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,454 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 82,454 mi
- At MOT on 23 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,531 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R481 YFU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 620
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
R481 YFU was last recorded at 82,454 miles on 23 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 82,454 miles · 22 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,531 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 82,454 miles
- 2023 – 79,914 miles
- 2022 – 78,217 miles
- 2021 – 77,109 miles
- 2019 – 75,538 miles
- 2018 – 75,224 miles
- 2017 – 74,253 miles
- 2014 – 74,251 miles
- 2013 – 72,824 miles
- 2012 – 72,105 miles
- 2011 – 70,887 miles
- 2010 – 69,135 miles
- 2009 – 66,914 miles
- 2008 – 62,709 miles
- 2007 – 59,701 miles
- 2006 – 55,674 miles
- 2005 – 53,259 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,454 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Full MOT history
23 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 82,454 miles
- Test number
- 404369882051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,454 miles (+2,540)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,454 miles
- Test number
- 180960176301
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass79,914 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 79,914 miles
- Test number
- 190675322526
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail79,914 miles (+1,697)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,914 miles
- Test number
- 626062060954
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass78,217 miles (+1,108)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 78,217 miles
- Test number
- 434705750812
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass77,109 miles (+1,571)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 77,109 miles
- Test number
- 291427495492
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,538 miles (+314)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 75,538 miles
- Test number
- 801360677217
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,224 miles (+971)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 75,224 miles
- Test number
- 317503394199
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,253 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 74,253 miles
- Test number
- 505290057722
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f. (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre on outer edge has a cracks ,tread depth 2-2.5 mm , outer sidewall has perished, inner edge slightly wearing worn.
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre slightly wearing worn on outer sidewall,perished,.
Fail74,253 miles (+2)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,253 miles
- Test number
- 967520002089
- Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f. (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre on outer edge has a cracks ,tread depth 2-2.5 mm , outer sidewall has perished, inner edge slightly wearing worn.
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre slightly wearing worn on outer sidewall,perished,.
Pass74,251 miles (+1,427)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 74,251 miles
- Test number
- 696244184165
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass72,824 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 72,824 miles
- Test number
- 845424783159
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail72,824 miles (+719)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,824 miles
- Test number
- 289574583449
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass72,105 miles (+1,218)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 72,105 miles
- Test number
- 398230002425
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass70,887 miles (+1,752)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 70,887 miles
- Test number
- 348076601276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,135 miles (+2,221)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 69,135 miles
- Test number
- 823529900228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,914 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 66,914 miles
- Test number
- 780529709221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,914 miles (+4,205)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,914 miles
- Test number
- 370538609267
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass62,709 miles (+3,008)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 62,709 miles
- Test number
- 700417508233
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,701 miles (+4,027)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 59,701 miles
- Test number
- 391767007220
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass55,674 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 55,674 miles
- Test number
- 242076106257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,674 miles (+2,415)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,674 miles
- Test number
- 344225906221
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteLong travel at parking brake lever
Pass53,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 53,259 miles
- Test number
- 863308405232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R481 YFU
- Does R481 YFU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R481 YFU expired on 4 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R481 YFU?
- The MOT on R481 YFU expired on 4 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R481 YFU done?
- R481 YFU was recorded at 82,454 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2024, an average of 1,531 miles a year.
- Has R481 YFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R481 YFU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on R481 YFU 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 R481 YFU find?
- R481 YFU passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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