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Rover 420

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V652 FCBMOT history

V652 FCB is a blue petrol Rover 420 first used on 21 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
61,612 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V652 FCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V652 FCB was last recorded at 61,612 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 6,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,032 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,580 miles
Average per year
1,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,612 miles
  • 2025 – 55,032 miles
  • 2024 – 46,896 miles
  • 2023 – 35,964 miles
  • 2017 – 35,908 miles
  • 2016 – 35,266 miles
  • 2015 – 34,450 miles
  • 2014 – 33,684 miles
  • 2013 – 32,648 miles
  • 2012 – 31,668 miles
  • 2011 – 30,620 miles
  • 2010 – 29,495 miles
  • 2009 – 28,442 miles
  • 2008 – 27,216 miles
  • 2007 – 25,559 miles
  • 2006 – 23,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,612 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    61,612 miles
    Test number
    232733397678
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail61,608 miles (+6,576)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,608 miles
    Test number
    336834783791
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,032 miles
    Test number
    811733551174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,032 miles (+8,136)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,032 miles
    Test number
    861288466544
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass46,896 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    46,896 miles
    Test number
    162316923346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail46,888 miles (+10,924)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,888 miles
    Test number
    824494279061
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass35,964 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    35,964 miles
    Test number
    925569787000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,908 miles (+642)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,908 miles
    Test number
    395507913859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass35,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,266 miles
    Test number
    288912651378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,266 miles (+816)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,266 miles
    Test number
    976227958780
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass34,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,450 miles
    Test number
    939798145193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,450 miles (+766)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,450 miles
    Test number
    269938945124
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass33,684 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,684 miles
    Test number
    518713864106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,648 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,648 miles
    Test number
    967787853154
    • NoteAdvise offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

  15. Fail32,646 miles (+978)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,646 miles
    Test number
    536187553182
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

  16. Pass31,668 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,668 miles
    Test number
    789089252158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,620 miles (+1,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,620 miles
    Test number
    349979251102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass29,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,495 miles
    Test number
    212111260183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,495 miles (+1,053)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,495 miles
    Test number
    633141260161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass28,442 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,442 miles
    Test number
    274450469489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,216 miles (+1,657)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,216 miles
    Test number
    942393868152
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOff side rear brake pipe corroding

  22. Pass25,559 miles (+2,088)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,559 miles
    Test number
    713652567143
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

  23. Fail23,471 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,471 miles
    Test number
    863304766199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s/r steel brake pipe starting to corrode
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

  24. Pass23,471 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,471 miles
    Test number
    880194766166
    • NoteO/s/r steel brake pipe starting to corrode
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Questions about V652 FCB

Does V652 FCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V652 FCB is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V652 FCB?
The MOT on V652 FCB is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V652 FCB done?
V652 FCB was recorded at 61,612 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 1,880 miles a year.
Has V652 FCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V652 FCB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V652 FCB 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 V652 FCB find?
V652 FCB passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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