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Rover 75

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 2,497 cc

Y278 CHOMOT history

Y278 CHO is a gold petrol Rover 75 first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 57,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
57,098 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 CHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 CHO was last recorded at 57,098 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,079 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
1,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,098 miles
  • 2025 – 56,437 miles
  • 2024 – 55,737 miles
  • 2023 – 55,126 miles
  • 2022 – 54,537 miles
  • 2021 – 53,983 miles
  • 2020 – 53,162 miles
  • 2019 – 52,664 miles
  • 2018 – 52,053 miles
  • 2017 – 51,317 miles
  • 2016 – 50,655 miles
  • 2015 – 49,527 miles
  • 2014 – 47,787 miles
  • 2013 – 43,754 miles
  • 2012 – 42,805 miles
  • 2011 – 41,928 miles
  • 2010 – 40,150 miles
  • 2009 – 37,191 miles
  • 2008 – 34,029 miles
  • 2007 – 30,539 miles
  • 2006 – 27,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,098 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,098 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    57,098 miles
    Test number
    705486708391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail57,079 miles (+642)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,079 miles
    Test number
    680838301830
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass56,437 miles (+700)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    56,437 miles
    Test number
    484015668226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass55,737 miles (+611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    55,737 miles
    Test number
    395885170819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass55,126 miles (+589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,126 miles
    Test number
    792736290489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass54,537 miles (+554)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,537 miles
    Test number
    386595366997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,983 miles (+821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,983 miles
    Test number
    476318173798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass53,162 miles (+498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,162 miles
    Test number
    435572471842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass52,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,664 miles
    Test number
    103573983294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail52,664 miles (+611)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,664 miles
    Test number
    306552128185
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass52,053 miles (+736)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,053 miles
    Test number
    204418975686
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass51,317 miles (+662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,317 miles
    Test number
    837502517260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass50,655 miles (+1,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,655 miles
    Test number
    629974432529
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass49,527 miles (+1,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,527 miles
    Test number
    256911805207
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass47,787 miles (+1,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,787 miles
    Test number
    908481634258
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass46,496 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,496 miles
    Test number
    875786634006
    • NoteBoth front tyres in poor condition, perished and crakcing. Recommend replace.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre in poor condition, perished and crackiong. Recommend replace.

  17. Fail46,492 miles (+2,738)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,492 miles
    Test number
    119966434492
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres in poor condition, perished and crakcing. Recommend replace.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre in poor condition, perished and crackiong. Recommend replace.

  18. Pass43,754 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,754 miles
    Test number
    128245033075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,805 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,805 miles
    Test number
    225707932005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,928 miles (+1,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,928 miles
    Test number
    339955671145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  21. Pass40,150 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,150 miles
    Test number
    102836060189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail40,150 miles (+2,959)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,150 miles
    Test number
    112106460195
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass37,191 miles (+3,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,191 miles
    Test number
    100419759178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass34,029 miles (+3,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,029 miles
    Test number
    484592868154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass30,539 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,539 miles
    Test number
    701232177152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,507 miles
    Test number
    173141676107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 CHO

Does Y278 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 CHO is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y278 CHO?
The MOT on Y278 CHO is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 CHO done?
Y278 CHO was recorded at 57,098 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 1,472 miles a year.
Has Y278 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 CHO has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y278 CHO 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 Y278 CHO find?
Y278 CHO passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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