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Rover 420

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc

S38 MBLMOT history

S38 MBL is a red petrol Rover 420 first used on 11 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 81,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2024
Mileage
81,739 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2023
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
420
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 MBL was last recorded at 81,739 miles on 11 Jul 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,735 miles · 10 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,739 miles
  • 2022 – 80,922 miles
  • 2021 – 79,558 miles
  • 2020 – 78,534 miles
  • 2019 – 76,402 miles
  • 2018 – 73,185 miles
  • 2017 – 69,984 miles
  • 2016 – 66,383 miles
  • 2015 – 62,940 miles
  • 2014 – 58,864 miles
  • 2013 – 56,096 miles
  • 2012 – 52,675 miles
  • 2011 – 48,027 miles
  • 2010 – 44,809 miles
  • 2009 – 40,576 miles
  • 2008 – 37,502 miles
  • 2007 – 33,444 miles
  • 2006 – 30,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,739 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,739 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,739 miles
    Test number
    840169585783
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail81,735 miles (+813)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,735 miles
    Test number
    283425858498
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass80,922 miles (+6)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,922 miles
    Test number
    864767880190
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail80,916 miles (+1,358)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,916 miles
    Test number
    157296767350
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass79,558 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,558 miles
    Test number
    769740274068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail79,558 miles (+1,024)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,558 miles
    Test number
    692508612047
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,534 miles (+2,132)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,534 miles
    Test number
    590815068433
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing boyh front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,402 miles (+3,217)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    76,402 miles
    Test number
    102772750889
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,185 miles
    Test number
    960666474334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,185 miles (+3,201)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,185 miles
    Test number
    890475902653
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass69,984 miles (+323)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,984 miles
    Test number
    570952119232
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail69,661 miles (+3,278)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,661 miles
    Test number
    428592324085
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass66,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,383 miles
    Test number
    265823097589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Under sill near to suspension mounting point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion Under sill near to suspension mounting point (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail66,383 miles (+3,443)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,383 miles
    Test number
    969863116612
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Under sill near to suspension mounting point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion Under sill near to suspension mounting point (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass62,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,940 miles
    Test number
    179991495134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,940 miles (+4,076)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,940 miles
    Test number
    518471395180
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass58,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,864 miles
    Test number
    727312694182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,864 miles (+2,768)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,864 miles
    Test number
    948210794110
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass56,096 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,096 miles
    Test number
    358455803247
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail56,090 miles (+3,415)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,090 miles
    Test number
    449708693192
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass52,675 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,675 miles
    Test number
    305421102262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Fail52,675 miles (+4,648)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,675 miles
    Test number
    698370302293
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail48,027 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,027 miles
    Test number
    328132201422
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass48,027 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,027 miles
    Test number
    367052001457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,809 miles
    Test number
    383813200282
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail44,809 miles (+4,233)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,809 miles
    Test number
    354533600407
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass40,576 miles (+3,074)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,576 miles
    Test number
    113344209249
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow. minor damage to windscreen.

  28. Pass37,502 miles (+4,058)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,502 miles
    Test number
    980760718282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,444 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,444 miles
    Test number
    994648997142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass30,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,230 miles
    Test number
    164052006235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail30,230 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,230 miles
    Test number
    651212206285
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about S38 MBL

Does S38 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 MBL expired on 27 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 MBL?
The MOT on S38 MBL expired on 27 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 MBL done?
S38 MBL was recorded at 81,739 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2023, an average of 3,035 miles a year.
Has S38 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 MBL has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S38 MBL 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 S38 MBL find?
S38 MBL passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2023 with 10 advisories: front coil spring corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan, and 7 more.

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