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Rover 820

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T160 SPAMOT history

T160 SPA is a red petrol Rover 820 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
139,874 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T160 SPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
820
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T160 SPA was last recorded at 139,874 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2022: 138,585 miles, lower than 138,702 miles on 28 Sept 2021.

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
139,799 miles · 28 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
1,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,874 miles
  • 2023 – 139,799 miles
  • 2022 – 138,585 miles
  • 2021 – 138,702 miles
  • 2020 – 138,271 miles
  • 2019 – 138,188 miles
  • 2018 – 138,103 miles
  • 2017 – 137,446 miles
  • 2016 – 137,310 miles
  • 2015 – 136,170 miles
  • 2014 – 134,970 miles
  • 2013 – 133,356 miles
  • 2012 – 131,126 miles
  • 2011 – 128,455 miles
  • 2009 – 127,164 miles
  • 2008 – 125,249 miles
  • 2007 – 123,468 miles
  • 2006 – 121,334 miles
  • 2005 – 115,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,874 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside outer sill starting to corrode
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside outer sill starting to corrode
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

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 Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,874 miles (+75)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    139,874 miles
    Test number
    603153887247
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

  2. Pass139,799 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,799 miles
    Test number
    159920869188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail139,791 miles (+1,206)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,791 miles
    Test number
    159396262171
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass138,585 miles (-117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,585 miles
    Test number
    211038510706
    • AdvisoryVery well prepaired but needs tidying up

  5. Pass138,702 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,702 miles
    Test number
    184945766044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,271 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,271 miles
    Test number
    514458102187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,188 miles (+85)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,188 miles
    Test number
    646853942102
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass138,103 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,103 miles
    Test number
    169688025728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,446 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    137,446 miles
    Test number
    192531501140
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to metal brake pipes

  10. Pass137,310 miles (+1,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    137,310 miles
    Test number
    195726479756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass136,170 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    136,170 miles
    Test number
    956829585070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail136,103 miles (+1,133)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,103 miles
    Test number
    306073385030
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass134,970 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    134,970 miles
    Test number
    165819404107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,796 miles (+1,440)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,796 miles
    Test number
    609731694074
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass133,356 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    133,356 miles
    Test number
    119208093409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail133,183 miles (+2,057)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,183 miles
    Test number
    865604183025
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass131,126 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    131,126 miles
    Test number
    237419502492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass128,455 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    128,455 miles
    Test number
    157743211124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass127,164 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    127,164 miles
    Test number
    411240239369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass125,249 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    125,249 miles
    Test number
    331053338311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail125,237 miles (+1,769)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,237 miles
    Test number
    101180938368
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass123,468 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    123,468 miles
    Test number
    441086627349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass121,334 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    121,334 miles
    Test number
    264874616370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail121,317 miles (+6,227)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,317 miles
    Test number
    103941316394
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass115,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    115,090 miles
    Test number
    211705355249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T160 SPA

Does T160 SPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T160 SPA is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T160 SPA?
The MOT on T160 SPA is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T160 SPA done?
T160 SPA was recorded at 139,874 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 1,208 miles a year.
Has T160 SPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T160 SPA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T160 SPA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T160 SPA find?
T160 SPA passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside outer sill starting to corrode; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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