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Rover 45

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,589 cc

W161 TBKMOT history

W161 TBK is a green petrol Rover 45 first used on 20 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 178,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2025
Mileage
178,851 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W161 TBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
45
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

W161 TBK was last recorded at 178,851 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 8,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,417 miles · 11 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
8,434 miles
Average per year
7,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,851 miles
  • 2023 – 170,417 miles
  • 2022 – 161,566 miles
  • 2021 – 151,757 miles
  • 2020 – 142,937 miles
  • 2019 – 132,366 miles
  • 2018 – 121,935 miles
  • 2017 – 113,712 miles
  • 2016 – 100,889 miles
  • 2015 – 90,125 miles
  • 2014 – 90,100 miles
  • 2013 – 87,603 miles
  • 2012 – 83,251 miles
  • 2011 – 78,365 miles
  • 2010 – 73,436 miles
  • 2009 – 68,327 miles
  • 2008 – 62,690 miles
  • 2007 – 56,558 miles
  • 2006 – 51,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,851 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,851 miles (+8,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    178,851 miles
    Test number
    890407502397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass170,417 miles (+8,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    170,417 miles
    Test number
    769005949009
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass161,566 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,566 miles
    Test number
    356391412998
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail161,566 miles (+9,809)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,566 miles
    Test number
    290066816046
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass151,757 miles (+8,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    151,757 miles
    Test number
    161575596588
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass142,937 miles (+10,571)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,937 miles
    Test number
    285425255974
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor going rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass132,366 miles (+10,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    132,366 miles
    Test number
    274371833729
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor going rusty

  8. Pass121,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,935 miles
    Test number
    778875174831
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  9. Fail121,935 miles (+8,223)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,935 miles
    Test number
    812094659895
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  10. Pass113,712 miles (+12,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,712 miles
    Test number
    267685622101
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass100,889 miles (+149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,889 miles
    Test number
    416608699041
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail100,740 miles (+10,615)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,740 miles
    Test number
    212085946508
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass90,125 miles (+25)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,125 miles
    Test number
    155967675045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCut in outer side wall not down to cords
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has side wall cracking

  14. Fail90,100 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,100 miles
    Test number
    806891324117
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass90,100 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,100 miles
    Test number
    807711324175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,603 miles (+4,352)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,603 miles
    Test number
    589224733168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust section rusty

  17. Pass83,251 miles (+4,886)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,251 miles
    Test number
    549082742128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust section rusty

  18. Pass78,365 miles (+6)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,365 miles
    Test number
    238356141427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront and rear reg plates discoloured
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken

  19. Fail78,359 miles (+4,923)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,359 miles
    Test number
    336964041101
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear reg plates discoloured
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken

  20. Pass73,436 miles (+5,109)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,436 miles
    Test number
    523445360105
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront wipers split

  21. Pass68,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,327 miles
    Test number
    961369159195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,321 miles (+5,631)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,321 miles
    Test number
    733129059162
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass62,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    622972068170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Fail62,690 miles (+6,132)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    801631368132
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass56,558 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    56,558 miles
    Test number
    134025257159
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail56,558 miles (+5,491)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,558 miles
    Test number
    564435857191
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s wiper arm slightly loose

  27. Pass51,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,067 miles
    Test number
    943570266125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W161 TBK

Does W161 TBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W161 TBK expired on 17 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W161 TBK?
The MOT on W161 TBK expired on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W161 TBK done?
W161 TBK was recorded at 178,851 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 7,200 miles a year.
Has W161 TBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W161 TBK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on W161 TBK 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 W161 TBK find?
W161 TBK passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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