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Rover 45

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,396 cc

X78 VPAMOT history

X78 VPA is a green petrol Rover 45 first used on 7 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 25,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2024
Mileage
25,810 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 VPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
45
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 VPA was last recorded at 25,810 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,734 miles · 25 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
1,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 25,810 miles
  • 2022 – 25,734 miles
  • 2021 – 25,388 miles
  • 2020 – 25,086 miles
  • 2019 – 24,685 miles
  • 2018 – 24,095 miles
  • 2017 – 23,490 miles
  • 2016 – 22,598 miles
  • 2015 – 21,494 miles
  • 2014 – 20,480 miles
  • 2013 – 19,299 miles
  • 2012 – 17,875 miles
  • 2011 – 16,147 miles
  • 2010 – 14,733 miles
  • 2009 – 13,245 miles
  • 2008 – 11,918 miles
  • 2007 – 9,916 miles
  • 2006 – 7,875 miles
  • 2005 – 6,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,810 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front under floor corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Inner sill rust/ both sides
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower & outer/ both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush/ both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySills skirt fitted/ both sides

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.

  • Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Starter motor noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Corrosion to floor pan

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,810 miles (+76)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    25,810 miles
    Test number
    570419325138
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under floor corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sill rust/ both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower & outer/ both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush/ both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySills skirt fitted/ both sides

  2. Pass25,734 miles (+5)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    25,734 miles
    Test number
    343149565365
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres showing age, perishing and cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strong Advise: Pivot arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strong Advise: Pivot arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStarter motor noisy
    • AdvisorySteering, suspension and brake components show general age, wear and corrosion
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

  3. Fail25,729 miles (+341)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,729 miles
    Test number
    521667561010
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective No image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres showing age, perishing and cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strong Advise: Pivot arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strong Advise: Pivot arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStarter motor noisy
    • AdvisorySteering, suspension and brake components show general age, wear and corrosion
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

  4. Pass25,388 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    25,388 miles
    Test number
    954248762711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion to floor pan
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStarter motor noisy
    • AdvisorySteering,suspension and brake components showing age,wear and surface corrosion
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail25,388 miles (+302)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,388 miles
    Test number
    331649140340
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion to floor pan
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStarter motor noisy
    • AdvisorySteering,suspension and brake components showing age,wear and surface corrosion
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass25,086 miles (+401)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    25,086 miles
    Test number
    897705374295
    • AdvisoryClutch bite point high
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps aged and poor images
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Surface corrosion to floor pan
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

  7. Pass24,685 miles (+590)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    24,685 miles
    Test number
    358382953983
    • AdvisoryClutch bite point high
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps aged and images poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion to floor pan
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

  8. Pass24,095 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    24,095 miles
    Test number
    887508240369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail24,095 miles (+605)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,095 miles
    Test number
    447083077705
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass23,490 miles (+892)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    23,490 miles
    Test number
    182178268184
    • AdvisoryC/V gaiters cracking
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion to floor pan
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Strong Advise: Corrosion to floor pan
    • AdvisoryOffside Poor headlamp image
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes showing age and splitting
    • AdvisoryTyres starting to showing and and slight cracking
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass22,598 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,598 miles
    Test number
    177308566227
    • AdvisoryC/V Boots perishing and cracking
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Strong Advise: Corrosion to floor pan
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes showing age and splitting

  12. Fail22,598 miles (+1,104)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,598 miles
    Test number
    420949100355
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryC/V Boots perishing and cracking
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Strong Advise: Corrosion to floor pan
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes showing age and splitting

  13. Pass21,494 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    21,494 miles
    Test number
    917346957629
    • AdvisoryC/V boots cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion to floor pan
    • AdvisoryOffside Gearbox oil seal weeping

  14. Fail21,490 miles (+1,010)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,490 miles
    Test number
    702827490504
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryC/V boots cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion to floor pan
    • AdvisoryOffside Gearbox oil seal weeping

  15. Pass20,480 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    20,480 miles
    Test number
    465540594253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail20,477 miles (+1,178)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,477 miles
    Test number
    926439884267
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass19,299 miles (+1,424)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    19,299 miles
    Test number
    776556393265
    • NoteC/v Gaitors showing perishment/cracking
    • NoteCover sills fitted
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded in parts
    • NoteOffside c/v joint deformed
    • NoteOffside gearbox driveshaft seal weeping/damp
    • NoteSteering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
    • NoteStone damage to treads
    • NoteWet Test
    • NoteWiper smear

  18. Pass17,875 miles (+1,728)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    17,875 miles
    Test number
    119708092209
    • NoteC/V gaitors perishing
    • NoteCover sills fitted
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cut not deep enough to reach cords
    • NoteSteering and suspension showing general age and wear
    • NoteStone damage to treads
    • NoteSurface corrosion to exhaust

  19. Pass16,147 miles (+1,414)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    16,147 miles
    Test number
    259607491249
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust in parts
    • NoteCover sills fitted
    • NoteCuts to offside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords
    • NoteStone damage to treads

  20. Pass14,733 miles (+1,488)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,733 miles
    Test number
    824188990283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,245 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,245 miles
    Test number
    111829899208
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass13,245 miles (+1,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    13,245 miles
    Test number
    153589899296
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass11,918 miles (+2,002)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,918 miles
    Test number
    370066998457
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish

  24. Pass9,916 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    9,916 miles
    Test number
    994523417394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail9,912 miles (+2,037)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,912 miles
    Test number
    731731617330
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass7,875 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    7,875 miles
    Test number
    430173216470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass6,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    6,248 miles
    Test number
    703265105302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 VPA

Does X78 VPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X78 VPA expired on 13 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X78 VPA?
The MOT on X78 VPA expired on 13 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X78 VPA done?
X78 VPA was recorded at 25,810 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 1,086 miles a year.
Has X78 VPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 VPA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on X78 VPA 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 X78 VPA find?
X78 VPA passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 8 advisories: anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear; coil spring corroded all; nearside front under floor corroded, and 5 more.

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