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Rover 820

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T242 MCAMOT history

T242 MCA is a red petrol Rover 820 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
127,758 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 MCA
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T242 MCA was last recorded at 127,758 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,757 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,758 miles
  • 2025 – 122,658 miles
  • 2023 – 120,652 miles
  • 2022 – 118,526 miles
  • 2021 – 115,343 miles
  • 2020 – 111,235 miles
  • 2019 – 98,990 miles
  • 2018 – 93,786 miles
  • 2017 – 87,219 miles
  • 2016 – 80,816 miles
  • 2015 – 72,734 miles
  • 2014 – 67,720 miles
  • 2013 – 62,494 miles
  • 2012 – 58,750 miles
  • 2011 – 58,112 miles
  • 2010 – 55,732 miles
  • 2009 – 52,431 miles
  • 2008 – 49,104 miles
  • 2007 – 44,843 miles
  • 2006 – 39,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,758 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/18 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,758 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    127,758 miles
    Test number
    136028047711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail127,757 miles (+5,099)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,757 miles
    Test number
    995082995424
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass122,658 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,658 miles
    Test number
    178624204589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,638 miles (+1,986)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,638 miles
    Test number
    643968705389
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass120,652 miles (+2,126)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,652 miles
    Test number
    651044924522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,526 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,526 miles
    Test number
    330088473794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,343 miles (+4,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,343 miles
    Test number
    410182246453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass111,235 miles (+12,245)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,235 miles
    Test number
    839671008411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,990 miles
    Test number
    243957359391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,990 miles (+5,204)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,990 miles
    Test number
    246762757530
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass93,786 miles (+6,567)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,786 miles
    Test number
    452412939663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass87,219 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,219 miles
    Test number
    258068162460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail87,115 miles (+6,299)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,115 miles
    Test number
    357037771091
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass80,816 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,816 miles
    Test number
    439840618742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,800 miles (+8,066)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,800 miles
    Test number
    995582714860
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass72,734 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,734 miles
    Test number
    155724905198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,720 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,720 miles
    Test number
    185085814105
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  18. Pass67,720 miles (+5,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,720 miles
    Test number
    596095014146
    • 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)

  19. Pass62,494 miles (+3,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,494 miles
    Test number
    196171203132
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre has slight cracking on outer wall

  20. Pass58,750 miles (+638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,750 miles
    Test number
    586575642002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  21. Pass58,112 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,112 miles
    Test number
    267729041048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,732 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,732 miles
    Test number
    490696550071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,431 miles (+3,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,431 miles
    Test number
    774460029076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass49,104 miles (+4,261)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,104 miles
    Test number
    921541738062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,843 miles (+5,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,843 miles
    Test number
    871094647084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass39,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,490 miles
    Test number
    890958346037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T242 MCA

Does T242 MCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T242 MCA is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T242 MCA?
The MOT on T242 MCA is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T242 MCA done?
T242 MCA was recorded at 127,758 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 4,345 miles a year.
Has T242 MCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 MCA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T242 MCA 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 T242 MCA find?
T242 MCA passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/18; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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