Rover 420
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,994 cc
T901 RDOMOT history
T901 RDO is a red diesel Rover 420 first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2025 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,743 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 135,743 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 10 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,741 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T901 RDO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 420
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T901 RDO was last recorded at 135,743 miles on 2 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 135,743 miles · 1 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,741 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 135,743 miles
- 2021 – 134,873 miles
- 2020 – 133,740 miles
- 2019 – 127,958 miles
- 2018 – 127,951 miles
- 2012 – 127,712 miles
- 2009 – 123,791 miles
- 2008 – 40,994 miles
- 2007 – 98,005 miles
- 2006 – 85,651 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,743 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, front and middle corroded not within 30cm of a prescribed area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
18 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 135,743 miles
- Test number
- 735384444592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,743 miles (+870)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,743 miles
- Test number
- 849757687445
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass134,873 miles (+34)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 134,873 miles
- Test number
- 239486276953
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, front and middle corroded not within 30cm of a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail134,839 miles (+1,099)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,839 miles
- Test number
- 469241748539
- 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, front and middle corroded not within 30cm of a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass133,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 133,740 miles
- Test number
- 944193464327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,740 miles (+5,782)3 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,740 miles
- Test number
- 730856761052
- DangerousNearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOuter Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,958 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 127,958 miles
- Test number
- 773588246653
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail127,951 miles (+239)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,951 miles
- Test number
- 956582444728
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot ropey
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot ropey
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,712 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 127,712 miles
- Test number
- 416241792109
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail127,700 miles (+3,909)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,700 miles
- Test number
- 766298682165
- FailureNearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass123,791 miles (+19)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 123,791 miles
- Test number
- 370037099428
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteAll rear brake pipe have been greased
- NoteGeneral corrosion to underside & body
Fail123,772 miles (+82,778)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,772 miles
- Test number
- 430550399237
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAll rear brake pipe have been greased
- NoteGeneral corrosion to underside & body
Pass40,994 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 40,994 miles
- Test number
- 632721388044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,938 miles (+12,933)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 110,938 miles
- Test number
- 630671388040
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass98,005 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 98,005 miles
- Test number
- 612433597019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail97,994 miles (+12,343)9 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,994 miles
- Test number
- 574089887097
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass85,651 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 85,651 miles
- Test number
- 411774286026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail85,651 miles2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,651 miles
- Test number
- 822764486061
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T901 RDO
- Does T901 RDO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T901 RDO expired on 1 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T901 RDO?
- The MOT on T901 RDO expired on 1 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T901 RDO done?
- T901 RDO was recorded at 135,743 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2024, an average of 2,741 miles a year.
- Has T901 RDO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T901 RDO has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on T901 RDO 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 T901 RDO find?
- T901 RDO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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