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Rover 420

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T487 VNOMOT history

T487 VNO is a blue petrol Rover 420 first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 79,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,576 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T487 VNO
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
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T487 VNO was last recorded at 79,576 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,574 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,576 miles
  • 2024 – 75,724 miles
  • 2023 – 72,422 miles
  • 2022 – 68,633 miles
  • 2021 – 65,029 miles
  • 2020 – 61,267 miles
  • 2019 – 57,744 miles
  • 2018 – 54,768 miles
  • 2017 – 51,838 miles
  • 2016 – 50,448 miles
  • 2015 – 49,078 miles
  • 2014 – 47,478 miles
  • 2013 – 45,653 miles
  • 2012 – 44,431 miles
  • 2011 – 42,480 miles
  • 2010 – 40,683 miles
  • 2009 – 39,089 miles
  • 2008 – 36,968 miles
  • 2007 – 34,689 miles
  • 2006 – 31,682 miles
  • 2005 – 27,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,576 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside sill cover fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside sill cover fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output slightly reduced

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Sill covers fitted.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,576 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,576 miles
    Test number
    350262808516
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside sill cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,574 miles (+3,850)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,574 miles
    Test number
    563671669773
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded within 30cm of lower arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded within 30cm of lower arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at rear of sill corroded within 30cm of lower arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside sill cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,724 miles (+17)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,724 miles
    Test number
    442424377553
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail75,707 miles (+3,285)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,707 miles
    Test number
    573451179062
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,422 miles (+3,789)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,422 miles
    Test number
    331497971918
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sill covers fitted

  6. Pass68,633 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,633 miles
    Test number
    217004027856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted.

  7. Fail68,632 miles (+3,603)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,632 miles
    Test number
    893833444497
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted.

  8. Pass65,029 miles (+3,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,029 miles
    Test number
    602729580881
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted.

  9. Pass61,267 miles (+3,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,267 miles
    Test number
    223218051079
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,744 miles (+2,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,744 miles
    Test number
    472327265475
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass54,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,768 miles
    Test number
    692425892643
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail54,766 miles (+2,928)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,766 miles
    Test number
    126651536470
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel corroded around suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass51,838 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,838 miles
    Test number
    427532369342
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake discs slight corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail51,836 miles (+1,388)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,836 miles
    Test number
    416723843288
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake discs slight corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake service needed asap
    • AdvisoryPark brake service need asap

  15. Pass50,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,448 miles
    Test number
    562144730479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,448 miles (+1,370)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,448 miles
    Test number
    115783303931
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBark brake service needed

  17. Pass49,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,078 miles
    Test number
    572669460887
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion forming nearside and offside foot wells

  18. Fail49,078 miles (+1,600)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,078 miles
    Test number
    769236345955
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion forming nearside and offside foot wells

  19. Pass47,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,478 miles
    Test number
    419811424493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,478 miles (+1,825)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,478 miles
    Test number
    248871524324
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass45,653 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,653 miles
    Test number
    878515613394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,431 miles (+1,951)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,431 miles
    Test number
    836471312395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,480 miles
    Test number
    747855311300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,480 miles (+1,797)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,480 miles
    Test number
    329664311306
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  25. Fail40,683 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,683 miles
    Test number
    183533210370
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass40,683 miles (+1,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,683 miles
    Test number
    364363510304
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass39,089 miles (+2,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,089 miles
    Test number
    961246719335
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass36,968 miles (+2,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,968 miles
    Test number
    252938618376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  29. Pass34,689 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    964462117356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,682 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,682 miles
    Test number
    450213016468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass27,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    27,061 miles
    Test number
    604672315385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T487 VNO

Does T487 VNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T487 VNO is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T487 VNO?
The MOT on T487 VNO is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T487 VNO done?
T487 VNO was recorded at 79,576 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 2,621 miles a year.
Has T487 VNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T487 VNO has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T487 VNO 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 T487 VNO find?
T487 VNO passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside sill cover fitted, and 2 more.

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