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Rover 60

Black · Petrol · 1959 · 1,997 cc

VGS 724MOT history

VGS 724 is a black petrol Rover 60 first used on 11 Jun 1959. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 30,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
30,451 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VGS 724
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
60
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
11 Jun 1959
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VGS 724 was last recorded at 30,451 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,271 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
180 miles
Average per year
967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,451 miles
  • 2025 – 30,271 miles
  • 2023 – 28,012 miles
  • 2021 – 24,490 miles
  • 2019 – 23,455 miles
  • 2018 – 21,112 miles
  • 2017 – 19,647 miles
  • 2016 – 16,679 miles
  • 2015 – 12,944 miles
  • 2012 – 11,331 miles
  • 2011 – 11,321 miles
  • 2010 – 11,187 miles
  • 2009 – 11,185 miles
  • 2007 – 11,124 miles
  • 2006 – 11,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,451 miles
  • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass30,451 miles (+180)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    30,451 miles
    Test number
    378109898373
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass30,271 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    30,271 miles
    Test number
    373772134548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass28,012 miles (+3,522)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    28,012 miles
    Test number
    864290184008
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass24,490 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    24,490 miles
    Test number
    600130187767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,455 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    23,455 miles
    Test number
    124079613054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,112 miles (+1,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    21,112 miles
    Test number
    609690106861
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front upper suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass19,647 miles (+2,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    19,647 miles
    Test number
    669183909313
    • AdvisoryCentre nearside body mounting bracket corroding
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside front upper suspension arm outer trunion (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Pass16,679 miles (+3,735)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    16,679 miles
    Test number
    733075917347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,944 miles (+1,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    12,944 miles
    Test number
    270193557537
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front upper and lower trunion bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside front sill corroded. Non prescribed area

  10. Fail11,331 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,331 miles
    Test number
    568821272179
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass11,331 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    11,331 miles
    Test number
    945651972198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,321 miles
    Test number
    707806561196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail11,321 miles (+134)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,321 miles
    Test number
    849866361146
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Fail11,187 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,187 miles
    Test number
    651051160151
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass11,187 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    11,187 miles
    Test number
    711981260168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    11,185 miles
    Test number
    800709059118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail11,185 miles (+61)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,185 miles
    Test number
    854309959196
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  18. Pass11,124 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    11,124 miles
    Test number
    122562127262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass11,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    11,091 miles
    Test number
    343626426495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VGS 724

What vehicle is registration VGS 724 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VGS 724 on a black petrol Rover 60 first used on 11 Jun 1959. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VGS 724 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VGS 724 is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on VGS 724?
The MOT on VGS 724 is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VGS 724 done?
VGS 724 was recorded at 30,451 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 967 miles a year.
Has VGS 724 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VGS 724 has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on VGS 724 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 VGS 724 find?
VGS 724 passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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