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Rover 420

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T888 BOYMOT history

T888 BOY is a silver petrol Rover 420 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 81,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
81,330 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 BOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
420
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 BOY was last recorded at 81,330 miles on 21 May 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,315 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
3,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,330 miles
  • 2025 – 80,193 miles
  • 2024 – 78,713 miles
  • 2023 – 75,314 miles
  • 2022 – 70,484 miles
  • 2021 – 61,176 miles
  • 2020 – 51,595 miles
  • 2019 – 40,684 miles
  • 2018 – 33,935 miles
  • 2017 – 28,217 miles
  • 2016 – 20,610 miles
  • 2015 – 20,257 miles
  • 2014 – 19,645 miles
  • 2013 – 18,828 miles
  • 2012 – 18,155 miles
  • 2011 – 17,200 miles
  • 2010 – 16,380 miles
  • 2009 – 15,752 miles
  • 2008 – 14,722 miles
  • 2007 – 13,800 miles
  • 2006 – 12,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,330 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,330 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,330 miles
    Test number
    525259353366
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail81,315 miles (+5)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,315 miles
    Test number
    876184416931
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail81,310 miles (+1,117)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,310 miles
    Test number
    794332570811
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front becide fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hosw (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass80,193 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,193 miles
    Test number
    739659878837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,713 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,713 miles
    Test number
    554306918591
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail78,703 miles (+29)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,703 miles
    Test number
    481721206977
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail78,674 miles (+3,360)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,674 miles
    Test number
    656896923451
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass75,314 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,314 miles
    Test number
    843948410410
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail75,300 miles (+4,816)12 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,300 miles
    Test number
    133270809317
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass70,484 miles (+9,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,484 miles
    Test number
    108685888545
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  11. Pass61,176 miles (+9,581)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,176 miles
    Test number
    973930423880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated
  12. Pass51,595 miles (+10,911)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    51,595 miles
    Test number
    541152809360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,684 miles (+6,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,684 miles
    Test number
    815635940397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight pattern poor
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint dust covers split
  14. Pass33,935 miles (+5,718)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    33,935 miles
    Test number
    522663733124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    28,217 miles
    Test number
    117964446390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,217 miles (+7,607)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,217 miles
    Test number
    613510131845
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass20,610 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    20,610 miles
    Test number
    764800094989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,257 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,257 miles
    Test number
    778449665112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,645 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,645 miles
    Test number
    567440474100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,828 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,828 miles
    Test number
    649966273163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,155 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,155 miles
    Test number
    249958072130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,200 miles (+820)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    17,200 miles
    Test number
    216035771189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on outer edge
  23. Pass16,380 miles (+628)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    16,380 miles
    Test number
    150805470183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
  24. Pass15,752 miles (+1,030)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,752 miles
    Test number
    544646679184
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  25. Pass14,722 miles (+922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    14,722 miles
    Test number
    274017578113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  26. Pass13,800 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,800 miles
    Test number
    253647277490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    12,752 miles
    Test number
    240603476129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T888 BOY

Does T888 BOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 BOY is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T888 BOY?
The MOT on T888 BOY is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 BOY done?
T888 BOY was recorded at 81,330 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,444 miles a year.
Has T888 BOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 BOY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T888 BOY 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 T888 BOY find?
T888 BOY passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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