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Rover 75

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

S70 RGGMOT history

S70 RGG is a blue petrol Rover 75 first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,219 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 RGG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S70 RGG was last recorded at 97,219 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 7,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,797 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,422 miles
Average per year
3,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,219 miles
  • 2025 – 89,797 miles
  • 2024 – 84,530 miles
  • 2023 – 76,558 miles
  • 2022 – 68,349 miles
  • 2021 – 59,918 miles
  • 2020 – 55,206 miles
  • 2019 – 54,533 miles
  • 2018 – 52,579 miles
  • 2017 – 50,990 miles
  • 2016 – 49,100 miles
  • 2015 – 46,733 miles
  • 2014 – 44,591 miles
  • 2013 – 42,238 miles
  • 2012 – 39,330 miles
  • 2011 – 36,375 miles
  • 2010 – 32,634 miles
  • 2009 – 29,638 miles
  • 2008 – 26,470 miles
  • 2007 – 23,255 miles
  • 2006 – 19,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,219 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cracked and holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail97,219 miles (+7,422)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,219 miles
    Test number
    491141850386
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cracked and holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass89,797 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,797 miles
    Test number
    323051792532
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front And Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Fail89,797 miles (+5,267)1 repaired2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,797 miles
    Test number
    459342281110
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front And Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass84,530 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,530 miles
    Test number
    702113462886
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail84,530 miles (+7,972)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,530 miles
    Test number
    329742463918
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass76,558 miles (+349)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,558 miles
    Test number
    680708718793
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail76,209 miles (+7,860)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,209 miles
    Test number
    541008384106
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass68,349 miles (+8,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,349 miles
    Test number
    155633584613
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer case corroded
  9. Pass59,918 miles (+4,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,918 miles
    Test number
    702143927579
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer case corroded
  10. Pass55,206 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,206 miles
    Test number
    661736262524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,197 miles (+664)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,197 miles
    Test number
    217861788143
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  12. Pass54,533 miles (+1,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,533 miles
    Test number
    206122700956
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass52,579 miles (+1,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,579 miles
    Test number
    308114072149
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass50,990 miles (+1,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,990 miles
    Test number
    111389355152
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf osf (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass49,100 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,100 miles
    Test number
    921566863916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,733 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,733 miles
    Test number
    625176474020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,591 miles (+2,353)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,591 miles
    Test number
    339897784488
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteRear back box outer skin peeling
  18. Pass42,238 miles (+2,908)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,238 miles
    Test number
    147808183282
    • NoteBackbox outer skin peeled / corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin
  19. Pass39,330 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,330 miles
    Test number
    838980992251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,375 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,375 miles
    Test number
    597178981223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,634 miles (+2,996)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,634 miles
    Test number
    721728180259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,638 miles (+3,168)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,638 miles
    Test number
    522338889217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,470 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,470 miles
    Test number
    823488988288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,255 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,255 miles
    Test number
    174228987224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,097 miles
    Test number
    121959586255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail19,097 miles (+1,475)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,097 miles
    Test number
    392259286442
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass17,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,622 miles
    Test number
    390698126156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S70 RGG

Does S70 RGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 RGG is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S70 RGG?
The MOT on S70 RGG is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 RGG done?
S70 RGG was recorded at 97,219 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,894 miles a year.
Has S70 RGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 RGG has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S70 RGG 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 S70 RGG find?
S70 RGG failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front direction indicator incorrect colour; offside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; offside rear direction indicator incorrect colour, and 6 more.

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