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Rover 75

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V697 FEXMOT history

V697 FEX is a green petrol Rover 75 first used on 11 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
80,079 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V697 FEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V697 FEX was last recorded at 80,079 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,078 miles · 2 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,079 miles
  • 2025 – 77,558 miles
  • 2024 – 73,868 miles
  • 2023 – 68,513 miles
  • 2022 – 58,679 miles
  • 2021 – 54,401 miles
  • 2020 – 53,235 miles
  • 2018 – 53,122 miles
  • 2017 – 43,601 miles
  • 2016 – 31,669 miles
  • 2015 – 26,544 miles
  • 2014 – 24,548 miles
  • 2013 – 20,940 miles
  • 2012 – 15,346 miles
  • 2011 – 15,338 miles
  • 2010 – 15,327 miles
  • 2009 – 15,284 miles
  • 2008 – 14,701 miles
  • 2007 – 14,074 miles
  • 2006 – 13,341 miles
  • 2005 – 12,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,079 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,079 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    80,079 miles
    Test number
    836425807162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail80,078 miles (+2,520)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,078 miles
    Test number
    532116686338
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass77,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    77,558 miles
    Test number
    560377675978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,558 miles (+3,690)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,558 miles
    Test number
    822241507405
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sills both sides holed . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass73,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,868 miles
    Test number
    783991735473
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant leak ?
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges both sides . (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail73,868 miles (+5,355)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,868 miles
    Test number
    478869531999
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sills both sides corroded and holed . (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes have been hot .
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges both sides . (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills both sides . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass68,513 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,513 miles
    Test number
    852256127099
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides . (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge . (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes showing signs of being hot .

  8. Fail68,513 miles (+9,834)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,513 miles
    Test number
    711597136891
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides . (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge . (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes showing signs of being hot .

  9. Pass58,679 miles (+4,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,679 miles
    Test number
    336845008247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass54,401 miles (+1,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,401 miles
    Test number
    829949263619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass53,235 miles (+113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,235 miles
    Test number
    399115635808
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates are delaminated
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn outer
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn inner

  12. Fail53,122 miles (+9,521)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,122 miles
    Test number
    258580164575
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill [front and rear] (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral silencers deteriorated

  13. Pass43,601 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,601 miles
    Test number
    872066932001
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail43,601 miles (+11,932)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,601 miles
    Test number
    124150062511
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass31,669 miles (+5,125)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    31,669 miles
    Test number
    992172946719
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass26,544 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    26,544 miles
    Test number
    695599302824
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail26,544 miles (+1,996)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,544 miles
    Test number
    316958133054
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass24,548 miles (+3,608)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,548 miles
    Test number
    455430014413
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished & cracked inside tread
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & weak

  19. Pass20,940 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    20,940 miles
    Test number
    575456413347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,346 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    15,346 miles
    Test number
    955970702325
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel tank straps rusty exhaust system weak in various places

  21. Pass15,338 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    15,338 miles
    Test number
    278547371217
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres, walls cracking noted.

  22. Pass15,327 miles (+43)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    15,327 miles
    Test number
    373471570412
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres,walls signs of age cracking.

  23. Pass15,284 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,284 miles
    Test number
    494405359243
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail15,284 miles (+583)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,284 miles
    Test number
    202154159281
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass14,701 miles (+627)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,701 miles
    Test number
    490233458248
    • NoteExhaust system very rusty.
    • NoteRear tyres, walls age cracking.
    • NoteTyre pressures,N/S/R and Spare rather low.
    • NoteVarious steel brake pipes rusty.

  26. Pass14,074 miles (+733)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,074 miles
    Test number
    572059647281
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass13,341 miles (+762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,341 miles
    Test number
    730981756213
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass12,579 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    12,579 miles
    Test number
    584761055234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about V697 FEX

Does V697 FEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V697 FEX is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V697 FEX?
The MOT on V697 FEX is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V697 FEX done?
V697 FEX was recorded at 80,079 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 3,253 miles a year.
Has V697 FEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V697 FEX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V697 FEX 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 V697 FEX find?
V697 FEX passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll mount.

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