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Rover 75

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y878 AAFMOT history

Y878 AAF is a blue petrol Rover 75 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,605 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 AAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 AAF was last recorded at 75,605 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,523 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,082 miles
Average per year
2,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,605 miles
  • 2025 – 74,523 miles
  • 2024 – 74,046 miles
  • 2023 – 73,711 miles
  • 2022 – 71,529 miles
  • 2021 – 71,346 miles
  • 2020 – 70,699 miles
  • 2019 – 68,805 miles
  • 2018 – 67,397 miles
  • 2017 – 65,903 miles
  • 2016 – 64,058 miles
  • 2015 – 61,831 miles
  • 2014 – 59,874 miles
  • 2013 – 57,219 miles
  • 2012 – 53,595 miles
  • 2011 – 46,308 miles
  • 2010 – 40,215 miles
  • 2009 – 35,013 miles
  • 2008 – 30,179 miles
  • 2007 – 24,184 miles
  • 2006 – 20,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,605 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from air conditioning (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play o/s/f lower arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust heat shield poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front tyres wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight play both inner rack ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear tyres worn more on outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight play o/s/f lower arm inner ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,605 miles
    Test number
    540590599062
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from air conditioning (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play o/s/f lower arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,605 miles (+1,082)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,605 miles
    Test number
    661360146601
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from air conditioning (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play o/s/f lower arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,523 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,523 miles
    Test number
    963550934525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,046 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,046 miles
    Test number
    138034812840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,711 miles (+2,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,711 miles
    Test number
    774586789953
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass71,529 miles (+183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,529 miles
    Test number
    825375751825
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil around steering rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass71,346 miles (+647)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,346 miles
    Test number
    676790901278
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to o/s/r slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield on cat in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil residue around steering rack grommet through bulkhead
    • AdvisoryTicking from engine

  8. Pass70,699 miles (+1,894)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,699 miles
    Test number
    334433250942
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamp in car around steering rack bulk head possibly brake fluid
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield in poor condition on the cat
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion front to o/s/r brake pipe
    • AdvisoryTick from engine at idle

  9. Pass68,805 miles (+1,408)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,805 miles
    Test number
    532005661271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front under clip (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine noise
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryHeat shield on cat rusty
    • AdvisoryOily residue around grommet through bulkhead-possible brake fluid from clutch master cylinder

  10. Pass67,397 miles (+1,494)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,397 miles
    Test number
    356136194873
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryHeat shield on cat rusty/holed
    • AdvisoryHigh level tread low on n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryOil residue around steering rack grommet on bulkhead
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion o/s front to rear brake pipe
    • AdvisoryTapping noise coming from engine

  11. Pass65,903 miles (+1,845)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,903 miles
    Test number
    283719734736
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on the outer edges
    • AdvisorySlight play in the o/s/f lower arm front swivel joint
    • AdvisorySlight play in the steering rack ends

  12. Pass64,058 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,058 miles
    Test number
    193261744326
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight play both inner rack ends
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn more on outer edges
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/f lower arm inner ball joint

  13. Fail64,058 miles (+2,227)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,058 miles
    Test number
    780540369976
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight play both inner rack ends
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn more on outer edges
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/f lower arm inner ball joint

  14. Pass61,831 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,831 miles
    Test number
    386080375031
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail61,831 miles (+1,957)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,831 miles
    Test number
    609410175063
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass59,874 miles (+2,655)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,874 miles
    Test number
    188066374465
    • NoteSlight play in the n/s/f lower arm inner ball joint

  17. Pass57,219 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,219 miles
    Test number
    289368973001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,595 miles (+7,287)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,595 miles
    Test number
    595530962088
    • NoteCoolant stains on o/s of engine
    • NoteWasher fluid possible small leak on or around bottle

  19. Pass46,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,308 miles
    Test number
    296871641000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail201,650 miles (+161,435)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,650 miles
    Test number
    765331541085
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,215 miles (+5,202)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,215 miles
    Test number
    304071950089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,013 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,013 miles
    Test number
    113251169036
    • NoteCorrosion started on rear exhaust box

  23. Fail35,013 miles (+4,834)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,013 miles
    Test number
    901821569041
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion started on rear exhaust box

  24. Pass30,179 miles (+5,995)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,179 miles
    Test number
    184521968475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,184 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,184 miles
    Test number
    970492067035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,077 miles
    Test number
    164513866026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail20,077 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,077 miles
    Test number
    683183766006
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about Y878 AAF

Does Y878 AAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 AAF is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y878 AAF?
The MOT on Y878 AAF is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y878 AAF done?
Y878 AAF was recorded at 75,605 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 2,776 miles a year.
Has Y878 AAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 AAF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y878 AAF 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 Y878 AAF find?
Y878 AAF passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from air conditioning; suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play o/s/f lower arm inner ball joint.

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