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Rover 825

Gold · Diesel · 1998 · 2,497 cc

S755 FTVMOT history

S755 FTV is a gold diesel Rover 825 first used on 29 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2025
Mileage
146,920 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S755 FTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
825
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S755 FTV was last recorded at 146,920 miles on 23 Aug 2024, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,860 miles · 1 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
4,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,920 miles
  • 2023 – 146,860 miles
  • 2022 – 146,773 miles
  • 2021 – 146,695 miles
  • 2014 – 143,064 miles
  • 2013 – 137,389 miles
  • 2012 – 132,117 miles
  • 2011 – 126,145 miles
  • 2010 – 116,925 miles
  • 2009 – 108,051 miles
  • 2008 – 95,906 miles
  • 2007 – 84,264 miles
  • 2006 – 75,510 miles
  • 2005 – 65,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,920 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly dim (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil warning light is on

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,920 miles (+60)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    146,920 miles
    Test number
    657860840152
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly dim (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil warning light is on

  2. Pass146,860 miles (+10)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    146,860 miles
    Test number
    188902144289
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Door mirror loose.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail146,850 miles (+77)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,850 miles
    Test number
    523535515990
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm anchor bush mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,773 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    146,773 miles
    Test number
    252497783100
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack damp
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been heavily undersealed

  5. Fail146,772 miles (+77)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,772 miles
    Test number
    103840807445
    • MajorFuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion 30 cm of suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch corrosion 30 cm of suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack damp
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been heavily undersealed

  6. Pass146,695 miles (+3,631)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    146,695 miles
    Test number
    724941961742
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,064 miles (+29)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    143,064 miles
    Test number
    166949824399
    • NoteFront wheel arches rusty
    • NoteNearside front tyre gets close to nearside drop link bolt on full lock
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteSmall play at steering wheel
    • NoteSome front brake fluctuation

  8. Fail143,035 miles (+5,646)3 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,035 miles
    Test number
    388983924349
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wheel arches rusty
    • NoteNearside front tyre gets close to nearside drop link bolt on full lock
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside park brake effort low
    • NoteSome front brake fluctuation

  9. Pass137,389 miles6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    137,389 miles
    Test number
    579110933356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades starting to split
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail137,389 miles (+5,272)3 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,389 miles
    Test number
    767850033353
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades starting to split
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass132,117 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    132,117 miles
    Test number
    528761632385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail132,117 miles (+5,972)9 failures10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,117 miles
    Test number
    677660522333
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing

  13. Pass126,145 miles (+9,220)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    126,145 miles
    Test number
    595905811380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipes at rear corroded

  14. Pass116,925 miles (+151)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    116,925 miles
    Test number
    602499820314
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing thin on edges

  15. Fail116,774 miles (+8,723)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,774 miles
    Test number
    733322020323
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing thin on edges

  16. Pass108,051 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    108,051 miles
    Test number
    311167129313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NotePower steering pipes insecure

  17. Fail108,051 miles (+96)7 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,051 miles
    Test number
    661244629312
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NotePower steering pipes insecure

  18. Fail107,955 miles (+12,049)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,955 miles
    Test number
    562661929376
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass95,906 miles (+11,642)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    95,906 miles
    Test number
    934428518321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inside edge

  20. Pass84,264 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    84,264 miles
    Test number
    520308717384
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail84,254 miles (+8,744)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,254 miles
    Test number
    341406607382
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass75,510 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    75,510 miles
    Test number
    450768406374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  23. Fail75,510 miles (+10,249)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,510 miles
    Test number
    412558206470
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass65,261 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    65,261 miles
    Test number
    632689195256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail65,261 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,261 miles
    Test number
    993389395291
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about S755 FTV

Does S755 FTV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S755 FTV expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S755 FTV?
The MOT on S755 FTV expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S755 FTV done?
S755 FTV was recorded at 146,920 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2024, an average of 4,338 miles a year.
Has S755 FTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S755 FTV has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S755 FTV 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 S755 FTV find?
S755 FTV passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly dim; oil warning light is on.

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