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Rover 420

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T16 XMGMOT history

T16 XMG is a blue petrol Rover 420 first used on 29 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 85,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2025
Mileage
85,921 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 XMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 XMG was last recorded at 85,921 miles on 2 Sept 2024, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2015: 54,987 miles, lower than 113,320 miles on 20 Oct 2014.

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
85,822 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,921 miles
  • 2023 – 85,822 miles
  • 2022 – 85,545 miles
  • 2021 – 85,331 miles
  • 2019 – 84,445 miles
  • 2018 – 79,334 miles
  • 2017 – 71,847 miles
  • 2016 – 64,270 miles
  • 2015 – 55,026 miles
  • 2014 – 113,320 miles
  • 2013 – 111,968 miles
  • 2012 – 107,213 miles
  • 2011 – 103,032 miles
  • 2010 – 97,565 miles
  • 2009 – 90,986 miles
  • 2008 – 84,828 miles
  • 2007 – 81,534 miles
  • 2006 – 77,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,921 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front back plate catching

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,921 miles
    Test number
    258792859685
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail85,921 miles (+99)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,921 miles
    Test number
    553810367756
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass85,822 miles (+277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,822 miles
    Test number
    348426456091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  4. Pass85,545 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,545 miles
    Test number
    531140884183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,331 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,331 miles
    Test number
    645744601771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,445 miles
    Test number
    448690798351
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  7. Fail84,445 miles (+5,111)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,445 miles
    Test number
    221664904695
    • DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner chasis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  8. Pass79,334 miles (+7,487)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,334 miles
    Test number
    501022918206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    485402356951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail71,847 miles (+7,577)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    701758302614
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass64,270 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,270 miles
    Test number
    834518918595
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail64,270 miles (+9,244)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,270 miles
    Test number
    414647615725
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass55,026 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,026 miles
    Test number
    374007925234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front back plate catching
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail54,987 miles (-58,333)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,987 miles
    Test number
    212199716156
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front back plate catching
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass113,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    113,320 miles
    Test number
    386453894208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail113,320 miles (+1,352)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,320 miles
    Test number
    377722184263
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass111,968 miles (+4,755)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,968 miles
    Test number
    799445273244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,213 miles (+4,181)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    107,213 miles
    Test number
    316887752430
    • NoteOs wiper not great,brake pipes underbody slightly corroded,oil leak/spill,exhaust leaking slightly-emissions taken time to clear limits,nsr trailing arm bush split,rear service brake efforts just within limits-discs slightly corroded,p/brake travel

  19. Pass103,032 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    103,032 miles
    Test number
    775442271281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail103,028 miles (+5,463)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,028 miles
    Test number
    419259561248
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteJust passed on emission

  21. Pass97,565 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    97,565 miles
    Test number
    353764670456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,556 miles (+6,570)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,556 miles
    Test number
    510563770240
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass90,986 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    90,986 miles
    Test number
    260542979295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail90,983 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,983 miles
    Test number
    183321379207
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail90,983 miles (+6,155)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,983 miles
    Test number
    102751579229
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteNs wipoer worn

  26. Pass84,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    84,828 miles
    Test number
    693238848232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail84,826 miles (+3,292)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,826 miles
    Test number
    964578348275
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass81,534 miles (+3,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    81,534 miles
    Test number
    764174877243
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass77,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    77,916 miles
    Test number
    320172276202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail77,916 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,916 miles
    Test number
    141662876241
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T16 XMG

Does T16 XMG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T16 XMG expired on 1 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T16 XMG?
The MOT on T16 XMG expired on 1 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T16 XMG done?
T16 XMG was recorded at 85,921 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2024, an average of 447 miles a year.
Has T16 XMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 XMG has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T16 XMG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T16 XMG find?
T16 XMG passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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