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Rover 820

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T57 MFLMOT history

T57 MFL is a blue petrol Rover 820 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 161,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
161,532 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T57 MFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
820
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T57 MFL was last recorded at 161,532 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,471 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,061 miles
Average per year
2,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,532 miles
  • 2025 – 160,471 miles
  • 2024 – 158,095 miles
  • 2017 – 157,100 miles
  • 2015 – 152,867 miles
  • 2014 – 144,915 miles
  • 2010 – 137,006 miles
  • 2009 – 130,187 miles
  • 2008 – 128,283 miles
  • 2007 – 114,929 miles
  • 2006 – 101,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,532 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,532 miles (+1,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    161,532 miles
    Test number
    221608225262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,471 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    160,471 miles
    Test number
    346384706104
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail160,441 miles (+2,346)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,441 miles
    Test number
    983257010304
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass158,095 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    158,095 miles
    Test number
    906831788408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,100 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    157,100 miles
    Test number
    130392864011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail157,025 miles (+20)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,025 miles
    Test number
    410151807085
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end. (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end. (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  7. Fail157,005 miles (+4,138)15 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,005 miles
    Test number
    235358671987
    • FailureElectrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached cable lose on to negative terminal (1.9.2b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to over heating during test, the test was aborted. (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • 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 Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged fuel filler pipe / breather pipe (7.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt damaged
    • AdvisoryClutch slave cylinder has a slight weep
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum mark
    • AdvisoryOil leak from turbo oil return pipe onto hot exhaust pipe
    • AdvisoryRear under body corroded
    • AdvisorySpare wheel deflated

  8. Pass152,867 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    152,867 miles
    Test number
    137751425120
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/R wheel arch has corrosion
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail152,867 miles (+7,952)12 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,867 miles
    Test number
    916567615167
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/R wheel arch has corrosion
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass144,915 miles (+3)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    144,915 miles
    Test number
    388622294066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail144,912 miles (+7,906)9 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,912 miles
    Test number
    769671694058
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass137,006 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    137,006 miles
    Test number
    323114840125
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front INNER CV gaiter is split

  13. Fail137,006 miles (+6,819)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,006 miles
    Test number
    921594240109
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front INNER CV gaiter is split

  14. Pass130,187 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    130,187 miles
    Test number
    541009129041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass128,283 miles (+13,354)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    128,283 miles
    Test number
    104113948007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,929 miles (+13,402)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    114,929 miles
    Test number
    532250137082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,527 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    101,527 miles
    Test number
    172550246497
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge are on limit

Questions about T57 MFL

Does T57 MFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T57 MFL is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T57 MFL?
The MOT on T57 MFL is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T57 MFL done?
T57 MFL was recorded at 161,532 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,941 miles a year.
Has T57 MFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T57 MFL has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T57 MFL 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 T57 MFL find?
T57 MFL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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