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Rover 75

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V79 EGNMOT history

V79 EGN is a gold petrol Rover 75 first used on 20 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2023
Mileage
123,599 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V79 EGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V79 EGN was last recorded at 123,599 miles on 4 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,599 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,599 miles
  • 2020 – 122,786 miles
  • 2019 – 120,524 miles
  • 2018 – 119,873 miles
  • 2017 – 118,484 miles
  • 2016 – 116,714 miles
  • 2015 – 116,712 miles
  • 2014 – 114,398 miles
  • 2013 – 105,720 miles
  • 2012 – 101,354 miles
  • 2011 – 98,236 miles
  • 2010 – 96,685 miles
  • 2009 – 92,066 miles
  • 2008 – 87,519 miles
  • 2007 – 79,846 miles
  • 2006 – 69,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,599 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer slight loss of grease from gaiterRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake discs rustingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySurface rust on rear suspension partsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,599 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,599 miles
    Test number
    260625481390
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer slight loss of grease from gaiter
    • AdvisoryBrake discs rusting
    • AdvisorySurface rust on rear suspension parts

  2. Fail123,599 miles (+813)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,599 miles
    Test number
    179243466617
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer slight loss of grease from gaiter
    • AdvisoryBrake discs rusting
    • AdvisorySurface rust on rear suspension parts

  3. Pass122,786 miles (+325)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,786 miles
    Test number
    478050767822
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,461 miles
    Test number
    322354861749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,461 miles (+1,937)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,461 miles
    Test number
    979189736726
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass120,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,524 miles
    Test number
    432573342971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,524 miles (+651)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,524 miles
    Test number
    878249920139
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass119,873 miles (+1,389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,873 miles
    Test number
    436138693676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass118,484 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    118,484 miles
    Test number
    110473400910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail118,482 miles (+1,768)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,482 miles
    Test number
    766908914008
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass116,714 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    116,714 miles
    Test number
    522643114642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail116,712 miles (+2,314)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,712 miles
    Test number
    775159930853
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass114,398 miles (+3,008)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    114,398 miles
    Test number
    419274064470
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass111,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    111,390 miles
    Test number
    165097234467
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail111,387 miles (+5,667)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,387 miles
    Test number
    488757234008
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass105,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    105,720 miles
    Test number
    238480853023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail105,720 miles (+4,366)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,720 miles
    Test number
    908636043090
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass101,354 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    101,354 miles
    Test number
    895024142009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,236 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,236 miles
    Test number
    188699441053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise that the nearside and offside front suspension strut upper bearings are slightly seized.

  20. Pass98,236 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    98,236 miles
    Test number
    249289041050
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise that the nearside and offside front suspension strut upper bearings are slightly seized.

  21. Fail98,236 miles (+1,551)2 dangerous5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,236 miles
    Test number
    875637341075
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise that the nearside and offside front suspension strut upper bearings are slightly seized.

  22. Pass96,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    96,685 miles
    Test number
    522760550013
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail96,685 miles (+4,619)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,685 miles
    Test number
    444130850001
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass92,066 miles (+4,547)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    92,066 miles
    Test number
    980198049068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass87,519 miles (+7,673)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    87,519 miles
    Test number
    574170558051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass79,846 miles (+10,647)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    79,846 miles
    Test number
    193955947057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass69,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    69,199 miles
    Test number
    191834756033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V79 EGN

Does V79 EGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V79 EGN expired on 3 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V79 EGN?
The MOT on V79 EGN expired on 3 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V79 EGN done?
V79 EGN was recorded at 123,599 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2022, an average of 3,258 miles a year.
Has V79 EGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V79 EGN has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on V79 EGN 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 V79 EGN find?
V79 EGN passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front outer slight loss of grease from gaiter; brake discs rusting, and 1 more.

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