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Rover 75

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y249 RSLMOT history

Y249 RSL is a red petrol Rover 75 first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 55,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2023
Mileage
55,694 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 RSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 RSL was last recorded at 55,694 miles on 21 Mar 2022, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,535 miles · 16 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
2,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 55,694 miles
  • 2019 – 55,535 miles
  • 2018 – 54,185 miles
  • 2017 – 49,580 miles
  • 2016 – 44,433 miles
  • 2015 – 41,575 miles
  • 2014 – 39,904 miles
  • 2013 – 38,446 miles
  • 2012 – 37,260 miles
  • 2011 – 35,997 miles
  • 2010 – 33,679 miles
  • 2009 – 31,562 miles
  • 2008 – 28,413 miles
  • 2007 – 24,771 miles
  • 2006 – 19,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,694 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component NSF of steering rack has slight seepage from gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower OSF lower wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF track rod has slight play from inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Both Rear brake discs corroded on surface area
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint has very slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,694 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,694 miles
    Test number
    239751964116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component NSF of steering rack has slight seepage from gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower OSF lower wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF track rod has slight play from inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both Rear brake discs corroded on surface area
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

  2. Fail55,694 miles (+159)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,694 miles
    Test number
    984448141139
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component NSF of steering rack has slight seepage from gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower OSF lower wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF track rod has slight play from inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both Rear brake discs corroded on surface area
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

  3. Pass55,535 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,535 miles
    Test number
    968710026052
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint has very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail55,535 miles (+1,350)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,535 miles
    Test number
    464898073025
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint has very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass54,185 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,185 miles
    Test number
    375707608816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre-backbox exhaust joint badley corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support hangers badley corroded

  6. Fail54,178 miles (+4,598)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,178 miles
    Test number
    563770436388
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre-backbox exhaust joint badley corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support hangers badley corroded

  7. Pass49,580 miles (+5,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,580 miles
    Test number
    858042391226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass44,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,433 miles
    Test number
    301056295896
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support brackets corroded

  9. Fail44,433 miles (+2,858)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,433 miles
    Test number
    893687742161
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support brackets corroded

  10. Pass41,575 miles (+1,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,575 miles
    Test number
    997907715198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass39,904 miles (+1,458)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,904 miles
    Test number
    595404814154
    • NoteFuel tank support straps corroded

  12. Pass38,446 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,446 miles
    Test number
    276156213407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,444 miles (+1,184)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,444 miles
    Test number
    935435713130
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass37,260 miles (+1,263)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,260 miles
    Test number
    305130512183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r brake diske pitted

  15. Pass35,997 miles (+2,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,997 miles
    Test number
    148528801126
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass33,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,679 miles
    Test number
    824456200119
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Fail33,676 miles (+2,114)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,676 miles
    Test number
    414986500100
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass31,562 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,562 miles
    Test number
    292866009442
    • NoteNearside main front to rear brake pipe corroded

  19. Fail31,562 miles (+3,149)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,562 miles
    Test number
    231916409113
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside main front to rear brake pipe corroded

  20. Pass28,413 miles (+3,642)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,413 miles
    Test number
    350626208112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHand brake lever nearing end of travel

  21. Pass24,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,771 miles
    Test number
    402912407100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,771 miles (+5,113)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,771 miles
    Test number
    932061707106
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass19,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,658 miles
    Test number
    321742906194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y249 RSL

Does Y249 RSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y249 RSL expired on 20 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y249 RSL?
The MOT on Y249 RSL expired on 20 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y249 RSL done?
Y249 RSL was recorded at 55,694 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2022, an average of 2,261 miles a year.
Has Y249 RSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 RSL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y249 RSL 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 Y249 RSL find?
Y249 RSL passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2022 with 11 advisories: nearside front power steering component has slight seepage from a component nsf of steering rack has slight seepage from gaiter; nearside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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