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Rover 820

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc

S17 DGTMOT history

S17 DGT is a grey petrol Rover 820 first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2025
Mileage
106,105 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2024
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 DGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
820
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 DGT was last recorded at 106,105 miles on 22 Feb 2024, 2,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Nov 2008: 73,392 miles, lower than 104,503 miles on 7 Nov 2007.

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
104,046 miles · 5 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,059 miles
Average per year
2,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,105 miles
  • 2023 – 104,046 miles
  • 2018 – 103,801 miles
  • 2014 – 100,806 miles
  • 2012 – 97,061 miles
  • 2011 – 96,358 miles
  • 2009 – 84,064 miles
  • 2008 – 73,433 miles
  • 2007 – 104,503 miles
  • 2006 – 85,608 miles
  • 2005 – 67,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,105 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2009

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,105 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    106,105 miles
    Test number
    972704639472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,046 miles (+245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,046 miles
    Test number
    775933482558
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,801 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,801 miles
    Test number
    490460057890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,806 miles (+3,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,806 miles
    Test number
    485815114144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  5. Fail97,061 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,061 miles
    Test number
    578171532368
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  6. Pass97,061 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,061 miles
    Test number
    709101332312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,358 miles (+4)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    96,358 miles
    Test number
    659130701251
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc slighty corroded
    • NoteGeneral vehicle condition in rusty condition
    • NoteOil leak and oil sump in rusty condition

  8. Fail96,354 miles (+12,290)5 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,354 miles
    Test number
    297909691152
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc slighty corroded
    • NoteGeneral vehicle condition in rusty condition
    • NoteOil leak and oil sump in rusty condition

  9. Pass84,064 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    84,064 miles
    Test number
    803091959347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail84,064 miles (+10,631)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,064 miles
    Test number
    590591259391
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass73,433 miles (+41)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    73,433 miles
    Test number
    474263138426
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail73,392 miles (-31,111)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,392 miles
    Test number
    261820438356
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass104,503 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    104,503 miles
    Test number
    664201617373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,361 miles (+18,753)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,361 miles
    Test number
    631705107327
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass85,608 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    85,608 miles
    Test number
    892994906312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,440 miles (+17,765)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,440 miles
    Test number
    391981496451
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear/side rack gaiter twisted

  17. Pass67,675 miles (+45)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    67,675 miles
    Test number
    941070795260
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEvidence of possible power steering fluid leak
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes

  18. Fail67,630 miles2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,630 miles
    Test number
    152596585284
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEvidence of possible power steering leak

Questions about S17 DGT

Does S17 DGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S17 DGT expired on 21 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S17 DGT?
The MOT on S17 DGT expired on 21 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S17 DGT done?
S17 DGT was recorded at 106,105 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2024, an average of 2,096 miles a year.
Has S17 DGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 DGT has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2012.
Has the mileage on S17 DGT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S17 DGT find?
S17 DGT passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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