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Rover 820

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T840 RCTMOT history

T840 RCT is a green petrol Rover 820 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2025
Mileage
117,719 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T840 RCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
820
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T840 RCT was last recorded at 117,719 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,827 miles · 25 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
892 miles
Average per year
2,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,719 miles
  • 2023 – 116,827 miles
  • 2022 – 116,447 miles
  • 2019 – 116,421 miles
  • 2018 – 114,112 miles
  • 2017 – 113,352 miles
  • 2016 – 111,953 miles
  • 2015 – 110,795 miles
  • 2013 – 110,053 miles
  • 2012 – 108,638 miles
  • 2011 – 105,737 miles
  • 2010 – 99,995 miles
  • 2009 – 92,574 miles
  • 2008 – 89,048 miles
  • 2007 – 78,318 miles
  • 2006 – 64,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,719 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusty , (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,719 miles (+892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,719 miles
    Test number
    860236593280
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusty , (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass116,827 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,827 miles
    Test number
    346042981924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,447 miles (+26)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,447 miles
    Test number
    457048518657
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump porus . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass116,421 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,421 miles
    Test number
    117936893623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle slightly corroded

  5. Fail116,420 miles (+7)5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,420 miles
    Test number
    474076039743
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle slightly corroded

  6. Fail116,413 miles (+2,301)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,413 miles
    Test number
    329427420212
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,112 miles (+760)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,112 miles
    Test number
    599139076434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner face of rear discs
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer c.v boot slightly leaking

  8. Pass113,352 miles (+1,399)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,352 miles
    Test number
    940400782756
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light inop
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on sills

  9. Pass111,953 miles (+1,158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    111,953 miles
    Test number
    189629893984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass110,795 miles (+742)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,795 miles
    Test number
    198756005201
    • NoteSills corroded

  11. Pass110,053 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    110,053 miles
    Test number
    317485873163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,638 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    108,638 miles
    Test number
    559619642012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,737 miles (+5,742)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    105,737 miles
    Test number
    599228441000
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFront fog lamps inop
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f steering rack,

  14. Pass99,995 miles (+4)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    99,995 miles
    Test number
    470879640096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  15. Fail99,991 miles (+7,417)3 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,991 miles
    Test number
    743427640038
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  16. Pass92,574 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    92,574 miles
    Test number
    172122949481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Fail92,574 miles (+3,526)3 failures2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,574 miles
    Test number
    861202849008
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Pass89,048 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    89,048 miles
    Test number
    342052148067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail89,045 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,045 miles
    Test number
    843969538003
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion under vehicle several places

  20. Fail89,042 miles (+10,724)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,042 miles
    Test number
    414509838044
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion under vehicle several places

  21. Pass78,318 miles (+2)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    78,318 miles
    Test number
    382013357077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail78,316 miles (+13,463)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,316 miles
    Test number
    783032357071
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass64,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    64,853 miles
    Test number
    340577646022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T840 RCT

Does T840 RCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T840 RCT expired on 29 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T840 RCT?
The MOT on T840 RCT expired on 29 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T840 RCT done?
T840 RCT was recorded at 117,719 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024, an average of 2,865 miles a year.
Has T840 RCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T840 RCT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T840 RCT 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 T840 RCT find?
T840 RCT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusty ,.

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