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Rover 75

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V38 HPOMOT history

V38 HPO is a gold petrol Rover 75 first used on 8 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 48,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2025
Mileage
48,847 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 HPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 HPO was last recorded at 48,847 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 3,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2006: 18,271 miles, lower than 18,272 miles on 1 Dec 2006.

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
44,984 miles · 30 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,863 miles
Average per year
1,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 48,847 miles
  • 2023 – 44,984 miles
  • 2019 – 44,945 miles
  • 2017 – 44,859 miles
  • 2016 – 43,917 miles
  • 2015 – 42,431 miles
  • 2014 – 40,861 miles
  • 2013 – 38,049 miles
  • 2012 – 35,608 miles
  • 2011 – 32,987 miles
  • 2010 – 29,949 miles
  • 2009 – 27,230 miles
  • 2008 – 24,618 miles
  • 2007 – 21,636 miles
  • 2006 – 18,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,847 miles
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust in poor condition

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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Centre and Rear exhaust silencers in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,847 miles (+3,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    48,847 miles
    Test number
    218263879330
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust in poor condition

  2. Pass44,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    44,984 miles
    Test number
    853775305287
    • AdvisoryCentre and Rear exhaust silencers in poor condition

  3. Fail44,984 miles (+39)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,984 miles
    Test number
    899450975862
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers in poor condition

  4. Pass44,945 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,945 miles
    Test number
    891234019447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded.

  5. Fail44,935 miles (+76)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,935 miles
    Test number
    153910071081
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded.

  6. Pass44,859 miles (+942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,859 miles
    Test number
    330788570881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass43,917 miles (+1,486)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    43,917 miles
    Test number
    237882392802
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer SILL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPETROL TANK STRAPS CORRODED
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING

  8. Pass42,431 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,431 miles
    Test number
    967376607151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edge & cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play felt in steering rack inner joint

  9. Fail42,431 miles (+1,570)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,431 miles
    Test number
    169665041365
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edge & cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play felt in steering rack inner joint

  10. Pass40,861 miles (+2,812)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,861 miles
    Test number
    977930234301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront fog light tell tell not working on dash
    • NoteOffside front fog light broken

  11. Pass38,049 miles (+2,441)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    977566823306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear exaust secdtion very rusty.

  12. Pass35,608 miles9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,608 miles
    Test number
    646768422344
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated
    • NoteFront fog light tell tell not working
    • NoteOffside front fog light glass broken
    • NoteSlight play felt in steering rack

  13. Fail35,608 miles (+2,621)3 failures9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,608 miles
    Test number
    575138322376
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated
    • NoteFront fog light tell tell not working
    • NoteOffside front fog light glass broken
    • NoteSlight play felt in steering rack

  14. Fail32,987 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,987 miles
    Test number
    405656631383
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Pass32,987 miles (+3,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    32,987 miles
    Test number
    875266231363
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass29,949 miles (+2,719)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,949 miles
    Test number
    870793230371
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar ball joint boot split
    • NoteOffside front anti rollbar ball joint boot split

  17. Pass27,230 miles (+2,612)14 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,230 miles
    Test number
    754312239381
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront antirollbar link gaiters split
    • NoteSlight play felt in steering rack

  18. Pass24,618 miles (+2,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,618 miles
    Test number
    182173238306
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass21,636 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,636 miles
    Test number
    302277137396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,271 miles (-1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    18,271 miles
    Test number
    483868236307
    • NoteAdvisories as previous sheet 573805936383

  21. Fail18,272 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,272 miles
    Test number
    573805936383
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs worn

Questions about V38 HPO

Does V38 HPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 HPO expired on 29 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 HPO?
The MOT on V38 HPO expired on 29 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 HPO done?
V38 HPO was recorded at 48,847 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 1,726 miles a year.
Has V38 HPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 HPO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V38 HPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V38 HPO find?
V38 HPO passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: centre exhaust in poor condition.

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