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Rover 414

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,396 cc

V723 FGCMOT history

V723 FGC is a silver petrol Rover 414 first used on 25 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 40,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
40,588 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V723 FGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
414
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V723 FGC was last recorded at 40,588 miles on 8 Jan 2025, 580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,008 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
580 miles
Average per year
1,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,588 miles
  • 2024 – 40,008 miles
  • 2022 – 39,743 miles
  • 2021 – 39,437 miles
  • 2020 – 39,114 miles
  • 2019 – 38,665 miles
  • 2018 – 37,762 miles
  • 2017 – 36,924 miles
  • 2016 – 36,118 miles
  • 2015 – 34,922 miles
  • 2014 – 33,683 miles
  • 2013 – 32,356 miles
  • 2012 – 31,181 miles
  • 2011 – 29,905 miles
  • 2010 – 28,480 miles
  • 2009 – 27,224 miles
  • 2008 – 25,459 miles
  • 2007 – 23,850 miles
  • 2006 – 22,616 miles
  • 2005 – 21,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,588 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,588 miles (+580)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    40,588 miles
    Test number
    951584890562
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass40,008 miles (+265)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    40,008 miles
    Test number
    333110819393
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass39,743 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    39,743 miles
    Test number
    458848179150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    39,437 miles
    Test number
    264884662284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail39,436 miles (+322)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,436 miles
    Test number
    297478166754
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass39,114 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    39,114 miles
    Test number
    625503707991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail39,114 miles (+449)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,114 miles
    Test number
    542340048899
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass38,665 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,665 miles
    Test number
    933017563018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,644 miles (+882)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,644 miles
    Test number
    838817218891
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass37,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,762 miles
    Test number
    114411308342
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail37,762 miles (+838)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,762 miles
    Test number
    171897936865
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass36,924 miles (+806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,924 miles
    Test number
    958143298564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  13. Pass36,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,118 miles
    Test number
    674309801435
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing

  14. Fail36,118 miles (+1,196)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,118 miles
    Test number
    840021992920
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing

  15. Pass34,922 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,922 miles
    Test number
    892071954647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail34,922 miles (+1,239)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,922 miles
    Test number
    336173925234
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass33,683 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    33,683 miles
    Test number
    435223624269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,356 miles
    Test number
    546371913283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,356 miles (+1,175)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,356 miles
    Test number
    728841413255
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  20. Pass31,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,181 miles
    Test number
    779851322291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail31,181 miles (+1,276)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,181 miles
    Test number
    917000222238
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,905 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,905 miles
    Test number
    336400271482
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail29,905 miles (+1,425)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,905 miles
    Test number
    105889161227
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass28,480 miles (+1,256)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,480 miles
    Test number
    391933150284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteN/s/f tyrehas some damage to outer sidewall

  25. Pass27,224 miles (+1,765)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,224 miles
    Test number
    382833359453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCuts in nearside front tyre

  26. Pass25,459 miles (+1,609)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,459 miles
    Test number
    271781348263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear trailing arm bushes perished
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass23,850 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,850 miles
    Test number
    914023347203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,616 miles (+1,560)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,616 miles
    Test number
    280125156237
    • NoteNSF cut to outer wall but not to plye

  29. Pass21,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    21,056 miles
    Test number
    524477455229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V723 FGC

Does V723 FGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V723 FGC expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V723 FGC?
The MOT on V723 FGC expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V723 FGC done?
V723 FGC was recorded at 40,588 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2025, an average of 1,011 miles a year.
Has V723 FGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V723 FGC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V723 FGC 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 V723 FGC find?
V723 FGC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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