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Rover 75

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,951 cc

T88 BLYMOT history

T88 BLY is a blue diesel Rover 75 first used on 13 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2021 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 170,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2021
Mileage
170,224 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2022
MOT tests
21
11 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 BLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
25 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T88 BLY was last recorded at 170,224 miles on 25 May 2022, 5,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2019: 158,839 miles, lower than 158,840 miles on 12 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
164,452 miles · 13 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
5,772 miles
Average per year
5,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 170,224 miles
  • 2020 – 164,452 miles
  • 2019 – 158,839 miles
  • 2018 – 155,892 miles
  • 2016 – 146,803 miles
  • 2015 – 136,126 miles
  • 2014 – 129,630 miles
  • 2012 – 123,035 miles
  • 2011 – 119,931 miles
  • 2010 – 112,833 miles
  • 2009 – 107,682 miles
  • 2008 – 101,839 miles
  • 2007 – 88,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail170,224 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail170,224 miles (+5,772)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,224 miles
    Test number
    991487228358
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass164,452 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    164,452 miles
    Test number
    851945977036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail164,452 miles (+5,613)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,452 miles
    Test number
    226736046374
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass158,839 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,839 miles
    Test number
    633503989057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Fail158,840 miles (+2,948)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,840 miles
    Test number
    210866108462
    • DangerousFront Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass155,892 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    155,892 miles
    Test number
    299565006215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion innersills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  7. Fail155,855 miles (+9,052)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,855 miles
    Test number
    499241282898
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion innersills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  8. Pass146,803 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    146,803 miles
    Test number
    815899253581
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion and sill (6.1.B.2)

  9. Fail146,803 miles (+10,677)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,803 miles
    Test number
    872991770936
    • FailureCoil spring not correctly located axle corroded (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass136,126 miles (+6,496)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    136,126 miles
    Test number
    626219965093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront both side brake pipe covered with grease
    • NoteFront bumper damaged

  11. Pass129,630 miles (+130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    129,630 miles
    Test number
    237335354092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail129,500 miles (+6,465)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,500 miles
    Test number
    816191544027
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass123,035 miles (+3,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    123,035 miles
    Test number
    378455332314
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass119,931 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    119,931 miles
    Test number
    398131141320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail119,923 miles (+7,090)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,923 miles
    Test number
    518510321387
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass112,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    112,833 miles
    Test number
    674472190206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,833 miles (+5,151)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,833 miles
    Test number
    353341590283
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

  18. Pass107,682 miles (+5,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    107,682 miles
    Test number
    614543599217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass101,839 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    101,839 miles
    Test number
    611234638183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,838 miles (+13,179)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,838 miles
    Test number
    264883938122
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail88,659 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,659 miles
    Test number
    111510457258
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T88 BLY

Does T88 BLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T88 BLY expired on 12 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T88 BLY?
The MOT on T88 BLY expired on 12 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T88 BLY done?
T88 BLY was recorded at 170,224 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2022, an average of 5,544 miles a year.
Has T88 BLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 BLY has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T88 BLY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T88 BLY find?
T88 BLY failed its latest MOT on 25 May 2022 with 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, and 7 more.

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