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Rover 75

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V76 EPSMOT history

V76 EPS is a blue petrol Rover 75 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 54,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
54,592 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V76 EPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V76 EPS was last recorded at 54,592 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,573 miles · 23 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
1,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,592 miles
  • 2025 – 54,573 miles
  • 2022 – 52,366 miles
  • 2021 – 49,440 miles
  • 2019 – 47,985 miles
  • 2018 – 46,308 miles
  • 2017 – 43,922 miles
  • 2016 – 40,980 miles
  • 2015 – 40,641 miles
  • 2014 – 39,443 miles
  • 2013 – 38,001 miles
  • 2012 – 36,377 miles
  • 2011 – 34,569 miles
  • 2010 – 32,791 miles
  • 2009 – 30,808 miles
  • 2008 – 28,824 miles
  • 2007 – 26,876 miles
  • 2006 – 24,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,592 miles
  • AdvisoryFront N/S and O/A brake dust shields corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Working but detached from screen (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Fuel tank slightly loose strap badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear discs rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,592 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    54,592 miles
    Test number
    899381639154
    • AdvisoryFront N/S and O/A brake dust shields corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Working but detached from screen (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail54,573 miles (+2,207)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,573 miles
    Test number
    771223723941
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sill, within 300 mm of suspension mount . At jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront N/S and O/S - brake disc dust shields corroded and breaking up
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill below wing - viewed from below (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass52,366 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    52,366 miles
    Test number
    162547839724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail52,348 miles (+2,908)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,348 miles
    Test number
    557671329726
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass49,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    49,440 miles
    Test number
    712135614121
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose strap badly corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty

  6. Fail49,440 miles (+1,455)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,440 miles
    Test number
    932039436708
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose strap badly corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty

  7. Pass47,985 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,985 miles
    Test number
    203255972328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail47,971 miles (+1,663)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,971 miles
    Test number
    183131312027
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass46,308 miles (+1)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,308 miles
    Test number
    472502481461
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  10. Fail46,307 miles (+2,385)1 dangerous3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,307 miles
    Test number
    366364125042
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached stud missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  11. Pass43,922 miles (+2,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,922 miles
    Test number
    985128148994
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass40,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,980 miles
    Test number
    130163438825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,980 miles (+339)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,980 miles
    Test number
    715658702463
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass40,641 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,641 miles
    Test number
    106196502952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,443 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,443 miles
    Test number
    339339084459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,001 miles
    Test number
    978547893264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,001 miles (+1,624)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,001 miles
    Test number
    815456293230
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass36,377 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,377 miles
    Test number
    518463892259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,569 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,569 miles
    Test number
    519482291236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,791 miles (+1,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,791 miles
    Test number
    744947880285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass30,808 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,808 miles
    Test number
    654264699254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,824 miles
    Test number
    670119788265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,824 miles (+1,948)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,824 miles
    Test number
    691393288243
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass26,876 miles (+2,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,876 miles
    Test number
    383118177454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass24,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,560 miles
    Test number
    704133586272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V76 EPS

Does V76 EPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V76 EPS is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V76 EPS?
The MOT on V76 EPS is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V76 EPS done?
V76 EPS was recorded at 54,592 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 1,558 miles a year.
Has V76 EPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V76 EPS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V76 EPS 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 V76 EPS find?
V76 EPS passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front n/s and o/a brake dust shields corroded; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.

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