Rover 214
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,396 cc
T779 XAXMOT history
T779 XAX is a red petrol Rover 214 first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,040 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 95,040 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,620 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T779 XAX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 214
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,396 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T779 XAX was last recorded at 95,040 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 95,040 miles · 1 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,620 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,040 miles
- 2025 – 93,246 miles
- 2024 – 90,624 miles
- 2023 – 87,222 miles
- 2022 – 84,462 miles
- 2021 – 82,050 miles
- 2020 – 81,286 miles
- 2019 – 79,577 miles
- 2018 – 77,055 miles
- 2017 – 74,793 miles
- 2016 – 71,722 miles
- 2015 – 70,185 miles
- 2014 – 66,185 miles
- 2013 – 60,324 miles
- 2012 – 53,933 miles
- 2011 – 46,894 miles
- 2010 – 42,451 miles
- 2009 – 36,620 miles
- 2008 – 31,307 miles
- 2007 – 26,993 miles
- 2006 – 22,776 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,040 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,040 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 95,040 miles
- Test number
- 209951187499
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail95,040 miles (+1,794)2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,040 miles
- Test number
- 743804893499
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,246 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 93,246 miles
- Test number
- 625762140678
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail93,246 miles (+2,622)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,246 miles
- Test number
- 398737825293
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass90,624 miles (+3,402)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 90,624 miles
- Test number
- 243012152950
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,222 miles (+2,760)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 87,222 miles
- Test number
- 113234186360
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass84,462 miles (+2,412)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 84,462 miles
- Test number
- 779044651405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,050 miles (+764)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 82,050 miles
- Test number
- 354656822357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,286 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 81,286 miles
- Test number
- 848626921884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,282 miles (+1,705)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,282 miles
- Test number
- 208411886101
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass79,577 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 79,577 miles
- Test number
- 685985562109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Fail79,577 miles (+2,522)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,577 miles
- Test number
- 883189233362
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Pass77,055 miles (+2,262)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 77,055 miles
- Test number
- 785315911833
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass74,793 miles (+3,071)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 74,793 miles
- Test number
- 722302433978
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass71,722 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 71,722 miles
- Test number
- 121986093001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,721 miles (+1,536)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,721 miles
- Test number
- 641730208229
- FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)
Pass70,185 miles (+4,000)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 70,185 miles
- Test number
- 398650205167
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass66,185 miles (+5,861)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 66,185 miles
- Test number
- 539520804127
- AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass60,324 miles (+6,391)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 60,324 miles
- Test number
- 186301903173
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass53,933 miles (+7,039)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 53,933 miles
- Test number
- 588696392086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,894 miles (+4,443)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 46,894 miles
- Test number
- 849516191006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,451 miles (+5,831)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 42,451 miles
- Test number
- 762131880006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,620 miles (+5,313)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 36,620 miles
- Test number
- 964179219176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,307 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,307 miles
- Test number
- 310214198052
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass31,307 miles (+4,314)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 31,307 miles
- Test number
- 613294098082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,993 miles (+4,217)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 26,993 miles
- Test number
- 752948007116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 22,776 miles
- Test number
- 281032116129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,776 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,776 miles
- Test number
- 414722016108
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T779 XAX
- Does T779 XAX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T779 XAX is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T779 XAX?
- The MOT on T779 XAX is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T779 XAX done?
- T779 XAX was recorded at 95,040 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 3,620 miles a year.
- Has T779 XAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T779 XAX has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T779 XAX 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 T779 XAX find?
- T779 XAX passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, and 2 more.
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