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Rover 75

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V681 KABMOT history

V681 KAB is a blue petrol Rover 75 first used on 9 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2023
Mileage
120,856 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V681 KAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V681 KAB was last recorded at 120,856 miles on 1 Jun 2022, 1,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,873 miles · 30 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,983 miles
Average per year
3,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,856 miles
  • 2021 – 118,873 miles
  • 2020 – 117,550 miles
  • 2019 – 113,016 miles
  • 2018 – 110,156 miles
  • 2017 – 106,972 miles
  • 2016 – 103,252 miles
  • 2015 – 98,898 miles
  • 2014 – 96,213 miles
  • 2013 – 93,393 miles
  • 2012 – 91,048 miles
  • 2011 – 88,450 miles
  • 2010 – 85,730 miles
  • 2009 – 82,399 miles
  • 2008 – 78,011 miles
  • 2007 – 73,223 miles
  • 2006 – 68,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,856 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,856 miles (+1,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,856 miles
    Test number
    381111365225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass118,873 miles (+34)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,873 miles
    Test number
    344264419612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  3. Fail118,839 miles (+1,289)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,839 miles
    Test number
    456563161348
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  4. Pass117,550 miles (+4,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,550 miles
    Test number
    654128916794
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,016 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,016 miles
    Test number
    953715238919
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  6. Fail113,000 miles (+2,844)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,000 miles
    Test number
    289370327191
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  7. Pass110,156 miles (+3,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,156 miles
    Test number
    354168574625
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass106,972 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,972 miles
    Test number
    589606721912
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail106,880 miles (+3,628)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,880 miles
    Test number
    179656499053
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass103,252 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,252 miles
    Test number
    677425583306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail103,208 miles (+4,310)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,208 miles
    Test number
    809901256079
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass98,898 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,898 miles
    Test number
    878976635030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail98,898 miles (+2,685)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,898 miles
    Test number
    627825535014
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass96,213 miles (+2,820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,213 miles
    Test number
    905262734091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass93,393 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,393 miles
    Test number
    926743733097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,048 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    91,048 miles
    Test number
    185182542448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,022 miles (+2,572)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,022 miles
    Test number
    417629432033
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass88,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,450 miles
    Test number
    318442741035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,450 miles (+2,720)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,450 miles
    Test number
    328602241064
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass85,730 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    85,730 miles
    Test number
    863099530023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    82,399 miles
    Test number
    450663049007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,399 miles (+4,388)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,399 miles
    Test number
    910410849004
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass78,011 miles (+4,788)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    78,011 miles
    Test number
    193432728012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    73,223 miles
    Test number
    750395027071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,223 miles (+5,155)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,223 miles
    Test number
    193385927401
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass68,068 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    68,068 miles
    Test number
    694074546043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSurface corrosion becoming established on both front to rear brake pipes

Questions about V681 KAB

Does V681 KAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V681 KAB expired on 31 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V681 KAB?
The MOT on V681 KAB expired on 31 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V681 KAB done?
V681 KAB was recorded at 120,856 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2022, an average of 3,239 miles a year.
Has V681 KAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V681 KAB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on V681 KAB 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 V681 KAB find?
V681 KAB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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