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Rover 75

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 2,497 cc

V78 FHHMOT history

V78 FHH is a gold petrol Rover 75 first used on 9 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 56,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
56,040 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 FHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 FHH was last recorded at 56,040 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,040 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,040 miles
  • 2025 – 47,932 miles
  • 2024 – 47,808 miles
  • 2023 – 45,468 miles
  • 2022 – 44,549 miles
  • 2021 – 43,803 miles
  • 2019 – 42,579 miles
  • 2018 – 38,736 miles
  • 2017 – 35,719 miles
  • 2016 – 32,093 miles
  • 2015 – 29,330 miles
  • 2014 – 27,653 miles
  • 2013 – 25,452 miles
  • 2012 – 24,901 miles
  • 2011 – 24,106 miles
  • 2010 – 22,755 miles
  • 2009 – 21,502 miles
  • 2008 – 20,372 miles
  • 2007 – 18,707 miles
  • 2006 – 16,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,040 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,040 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    56,040 miles
    Test number
    852907806494
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail56,040 miles (+8,108)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,040 miles
    Test number
    307549760160
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass47,932 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    47,932 miles
    Test number
    890558728053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,808 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    47,808 miles
    Test number
    458845430995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,466 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    46,466 miles
    Test number
    698477789261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,468 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,468 miles
    Test number
    617262696555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail45,468 miles (+919)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,468 miles
    Test number
    983385166199
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass44,549 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    44,549 miles
    Test number
    187399535163
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail44,548 miles (+745)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,548 miles
    Test number
    624574373519
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass43,803 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,803 miles
    Test number
    357480617522
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frame rusty

  11. Fail43,801 miles (+1,222)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,801 miles
    Test number
    524726924265
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frame rusty

  12. Pass42,579 miles (+3,843)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,579 miles
    Test number
    163065582763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrsion

  13. Pass38,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,736 miles
    Test number
    292874701095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,736 miles (+3,017)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,736 miles
    Test number
    473771379053
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass35,719 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,719 miles
    Test number
    565353989890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,093 miles
    Test number
    890504523932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,093 miles (+2,763)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,093 miles
    Test number
    901444820619
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass29,330 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    29,330 miles
    Test number
    973907577884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,653 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,653 miles
    Test number
    749006824332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,452 miles
    Test number
    837055923334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,452 miles (+551)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,452 miles
    Test number
    918944323391
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureCoil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass24,901 miles (+795)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    24,901 miles
    Test number
    459236022342
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  23. Pass24,106 miles (+1,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,106 miles
    Test number
    456336521450
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass22,755 miles (+1,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    22,755 miles
    Test number
    304452220343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass21,502 miles (+1,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,502 miles
    Test number
    110794519337
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass20,372 miles (+1,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,372 miles
    Test number
    173433238303
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass18,707 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,707 miles
    Test number
    404894937448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,847 miles
    Test number
    900668016356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V78 FHH

Does V78 FHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V78 FHH is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V78 FHH?
The MOT on V78 FHH is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V78 FHH done?
V78 FHH was recorded at 56,040 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 2,044 miles a year.
Has V78 FHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 FHH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V78 FHH 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 V78 FHH find?
V78 FHH passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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