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Rover 420

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V71 SOCMOT history

V71 SOC is a grey diesel Rover 420 first used on 21 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 173,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
173,745 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 SOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 SOC was last recorded at 173,745 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 1,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2010: 75,707 miles, lower than 96,867 miles on 14 Jul 2009.

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
172,235 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,510 miles
Average per year
6,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,745 miles
  • 2024 – 172,235 miles
  • 2023 – 169,085 miles
  • 2022 – 166,089 miles
  • 2021 – 161,606 miles
  • 2020 – 156,262 miles
  • 2019 – 148,418 miles
  • 2018 – 141,748 miles
  • 2017 – 134,301 miles
  • 2016 – 126,567 miles
  • 2015 – 118,423 miles
  • 2014 – 109,113 miles
  • 2013 – 99,120 miles
  • 2012 – 90,096 miles
  • 2011 – 81,083 miles
  • 2010 – 75,708 miles
  • 2009 – 96,867 miles
  • 2008 – 63,546 miles
  • 2007 – 59,666 miles
  • 2006 – 51,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,745 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,745 miles (+1,510)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    173,745 miles
    Test number
    233744085075
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,235 miles (+3,150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    172,235 miles
    Test number
    172148663923
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,085 miles (+2,996)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    169,085 miles
    Test number
    779407602714
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass166,089 miles (+4,483)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    166,089 miles
    Test number
    556855954985
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass161,606 miles (+5,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,606 miles
    Test number
    191677325742
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,262 miles (+7,844)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,262 miles
    Test number
    949848321141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,418 miles (+6,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,418 miles
    Test number
    256796459812
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass141,748 miles (+7,447)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    141,748 miles
    Test number
    267636635941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    134,301 miles
    Test number
    468531875513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail134,301 miles (+7,734)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,301 miles
    Test number
    909405162446
    • Repaired at testNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass126,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    126,567 miles
    Test number
    597401711319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,567 miles (+8,144)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,567 miles
    Test number
    155332784945
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass118,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    118,423 miles
    Test number
    980857939000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,423 miles (+9,310)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,423 miles
    Test number
    283055579466
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass109,113 miles (+9,993)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    109,113 miles
    Test number
    336989214333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,120 miles
    Test number
    189819513300
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail99,120 miles (+9,024)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,120 miles
    Test number
    976277913328
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass90,096 miles (+9,013)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,096 miles
    Test number
    319312522303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail81,083 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,083 miles
    Test number
    287143421387
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass81,083 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    81,083 miles
    Test number
    329073321341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,073 miles (+5,365)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,073 miles
    Test number
    636961901265
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass75,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,708 miles
    Test number
    311750100488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,707 miles (-21,160)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,707 miles
    Test number
    651800300283
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass96,867 miles (+33,321)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,867 miles
    Test number
    403815299186
    • NoteBOTH FRONT AND O/S REAR TYRES LOW TREAD DEPTH
    • NoteGEARLINKAGE HAS EXCESS PLAY
    • NoteHAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

  25. Fail63,546 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,546 miles
    Test number
    131359388131
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass63,546 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,546 miles
    Test number
    751289688158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,666 miles (+7,783)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    59,666 miles
    Test number
    963750807234
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass51,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,883 miles
    Test number
    352442806277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V71 SOC

Does V71 SOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V71 SOC is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V71 SOC?
The MOT on V71 SOC is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V71 SOC done?
V71 SOC was recorded at 173,745 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 6,327 miles a year.
Has V71 SOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 SOC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on V71 SOC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V71 SOC find?
V71 SOC passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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