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Rover 75

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,997 cc

Y238 RBJMOT history

Y238 RBJ is a gold petrol Rover 75 first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 133,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
133,986 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 RBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 RBJ was last recorded at 133,986 miles on 18 Aug 2022, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,922 miles · 10 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
5,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,986 miles
  • 2021 – 127,958 miles
  • 2020 – 119,566 miles
  • 2019 – 111,258 miles
  • 2018 – 101,665 miles
  • 2017 – 93,801 miles
  • 2016 – 88,369 miles
  • 2015 – 87,021 miles
  • 2014 – 85,005 miles
  • 2013 – 83,165 miles
  • 2012 – 80,897 miles
  • 2011 – 77,252 miles
  • 2010 – 73,084 miles
  • 2009 – 68,517 miles
  • 2008 – 62,474 miles
  • 2007 – 56,026 miles
  • 2006 – 45,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,986 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust system insecure and blowingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake sensor wire rubbingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust braket brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pads light onRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,986 miles (+64)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,986 miles
    Test number
    638513149468
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system insecure and blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake sensor wire rubbing
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust braket broken
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads light on

  2. Fail133,922 miles (+5,964)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,922 miles
    Test number
    811059390792
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system insecure and blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake sensor wire rubbing
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust braket broken
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads light on

  3. Pass127,958 miles (+34)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,958 miles
    Test number
    941585233071
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail127,924 miles (+8,358)1 dangerous6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,924 miles
    Test number
    247949769816
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass119,566 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,566 miles
    Test number
    836312686456
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded and brake pipes are corroded

  6. Fail119,566 miles (+8,308)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,566 miles
    Test number
    808713732692
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded and brake pipes are corroded

  7. Pass111,258 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,258 miles
    Test number
    208391279326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail111,256 miles (+9,591)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,256 miles
    Test number
    980472568090
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass101,665 miles (+7,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,665 miles
    Test number
    896497005550
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass93,801 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,801 miles
    Test number
    635623919271
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder-body has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  11. Fail93,801 miles (+5,432)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,801 miles
    Test number
    484159119916
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder-body has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  12. Pass88,369 miles (+1,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,369 miles
    Test number
    238628050912
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass87,021 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,021 miles
    Test number
    319386485014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,005 miles
    Test number
    777248474062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,005 miles (+1,840)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,005 miles
    Test number
    847067474058
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass83,165 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,165 miles
    Test number
    566888973088
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/S/F sidelight very slightly flickering

  17. Fail83,165 miles (+2,268)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,165 miles
    Test number
    716048873053
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/S/F sidelight very slightly flickering

  18. Pass80,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,897 miles
    Test number
    148825972055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,897 miles (+3,645)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,897 miles
    Test number
    908945172030
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass77,252 miles (+4,168)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,252 miles
    Test number
    275633371078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,084 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,084 miles
    Test number
    103358270494
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass73,084 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,084 miles
    Test number
    732868070087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,517 miles (+6,043)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,517 miles
    Test number
    321558579056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,474 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,474 miles
    Test number
    803698878027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,026 miles (+10,083)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,026 miles
    Test number
    380348777029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,943 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,943 miles
    Test number
    100550486490
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre feathered on inner edge

  27. Pass45,943 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,943 miles
    Test number
    770230786099
    • NoteO/S/R tyre feathered on inner edge

Questions about Y238 RBJ

Does Y238 RBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 RBJ expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 RBJ?
The MOT on Y238 RBJ expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 RBJ done?
Y238 RBJ was recorded at 133,986 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2022, an average of 5,365 miles a year.
Has Y238 RBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 RBJ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y238 RBJ 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 Y238 RBJ find?
Y238 RBJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust system insecure and blowing, and 4 more.

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