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Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R798 VEYMOT history

R798 VEY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 216,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

R798 VEY green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
216,515 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R798 VEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R798 VEY was last recorded at 216,515 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 1,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,599 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,916 miles
Average per year
4,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,515 miles
  • 2025 – 214,599 miles
  • 2024 – 212,265 miles
  • 2023 – 210,402 miles
  • 2022 – 209,166 miles
  • 2021 – 207,867 miles
  • 2020 – 206,939 miles
  • 2019 – 206,323 miles
  • 2018 – 205,471 miles
  • 2017 – 204,084 miles
  • 2015 – 198,261 miles
  • 2014 – 188,936 miles
  • 2013 – 180,617 miles
  • 2012 – 170,721 miles
  • 2011 – 161,232 miles
  • 2010 – 151,488 miles
  • 2009 – 148,688 miles
  • 2008 – 138,617 miles
  • 2007 – 129,519 miles
  • 2006 – 116,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,515 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint weeping
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint weeping
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Slight play in nearside front wheel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cent box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,515 miles (+1,916)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    216,515 miles
    Test number
    471588873713
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass214,599 miles (+7)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    214,599 miles
    Test number
    954405574630
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cent box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  3. Fail214,592 miles (+2,327)1 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,592 miles
    Test number
    148205871341
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cent box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  4. Pass212,265 miles (+8)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    212,265 miles
    Test number
    409288938748
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail212,257 miles (+1,855)2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,257 miles
    Test number
    461626640902
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low
  6. Pass210,402 miles (+1,236)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    210,402 miles
    Test number
    581788029262
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass209,166 miles (+1,299)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    209,166 miles
    Test number
    741764205750
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour slightly discolored (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass207,867 miles (+928)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    207,867 miles
    Test number
    803318749717
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily under sealed
  9. Pass206,939 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    206,939 miles
    Test number
    483792378340
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail206,937 miles (+614)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,937 miles
    Test number
    646555997271
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass206,323 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    206,323 miles
    Test number
    459874416389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front wheel
    • AdvisorySteering rough
  12. Fail206,321 miles (+850)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,321 miles
    Test number
    172638493551
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front wheel
    • AdvisorySteering rough
  13. Pass205,471 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    205,471 miles
    Test number
    602721515201
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Fail205,466 miles (+1,382)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,466 miles
    Test number
    729322576070
    • DangerousRear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission tractor seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass204,084 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    204,084 miles
    Test number
    102285781275
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front wheel
    • AdvisoryTop rubber bush has wear on offside rear shock
  16. Fail204,077 miles (+5,816)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,077 miles
    Test number
    882114770534
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front wheel
    • AdvisoryTop rubber bush has wear on offside rear shock
  17. Pass198,261 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    198,261 miles
    Test number
    416960841917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  18. Fail198,261 miles (+9,325)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,261 miles
    Test number
    537640559749
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  19. Pass188,936 miles (+8,319)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    188,936 miles
    Test number
    929490804333
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Fail180,617 miles3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,617 miles
    Test number
    308178593411
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass180,617 miles (+9,896)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    180,617 miles
    Test number
    336138193272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass170,721 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    170,721 miles
    Test number
    518574992260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail170,472 miles (+9,240)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,472 miles
    Test number
    468543382276
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  24. Pass161,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    161,232 miles
    Test number
    739767891225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail161,232 miles (+9,744)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,232 miles
    Test number
    315507191420
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteSlight wear in steering drop arm ball joint
  26. Pass151,488 miles (+4)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    151,488 miles
    Test number
    443708600468
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s and n/s/r tie bar bushes slightly perished
    • NoteO/s/f drive sphere leaking
    • NoteSlight play steering joint off s/box
  27. Fail151,484 miles (+2,796)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,484 miles
    Test number
    584527700398
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s and n/s/r tie bar bushes slightly perished
    • NoteO/s/f drive sphere leaking
    • NoteSlight play steering joint off s/box
  28. Pass148,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    148,688 miles
    Test number
    353972059371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail148,688 miles (+5,502)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,688 miles
    Test number
    574342959390
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished through tread pattern
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished through tread pattern
  30. Pass143,186 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    143,186 miles
    Test number
    484967659026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass138,617 miles (+9,098)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    138,617 miles
    Test number
    781054968060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
  32. Pass129,519 miles (+12,906)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    129,519 miles
    Test number
    713577067090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass116,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    116,613 miles
    Test number
    842402466028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R798 VEY

Does R798 VEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R798 VEY is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R798 VEY?
The MOT on R798 VEY is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R798 VEY done?
R798 VEY was recorded at 216,515 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,860 miles a year.
Has R798 VEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R798 VEY has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on R798 VEY 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 R798 VEY find?
R798 VEY passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 14 advisories: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 11 more.

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