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Rover 75

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,497 cc

Y878 BJWMOT history

Y878 BJW is a silver petrol Rover 75 first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 23 of 32 MOT tests, with 109,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
109,258 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
23 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 BJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
75
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 BJW was last recorded at 109,258 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,374 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
884 miles
Average per year
3,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,258 miles
  • 2025 – 108,374 miles
  • 2024 – 107,231 miles
  • 2023 – 106,218 miles
  • 2022 – 104,956 miles
  • 2021 – 103,568 miles
  • 2020 – 102,000 miles
  • 2019 – 100,450 miles
  • 2018 – 98,648 miles
  • 2017 – 96,979 miles
  • 2016 – 95,486 miles
  • 2015 – 93,750 miles
  • 2014 – 92,336 miles
  • 2013 – 90,845 miles
  • 2012 – 88,421 miles
  • 2011 – 84,656 miles
  • 2010 – 79,317 miles
  • 2009 – 72,553 miles
  • 2008 – 65,706 miles
  • 2007 – 59,666 miles
  • 2006 – 52,629 miles
  • 2005 – 41,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,258 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded,not within prescribed area

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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,258 miles (+884)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    109,258 miles
    Test number
    194114632041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded,not within prescribed area

  2. Pass108,374 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    108,374 miles
    Test number
    625076918095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail108,353 miles (+1,122)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,353 miles
    Test number
    221887809434
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,231 miles
    Test number
    392153304703
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail107,231 miles (+1,013)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,231 miles
    Test number
    986977361736
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced light lens discoloured (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced light lens discoloured (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass106,218 miles (+1,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,218 miles
    Test number
    889468486186
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in steering column

  7. Pass104,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,956 miles
    Test number
    707215939236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,956 miles (+1,388)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,956 miles
    Test number
    822850872901
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight lens discoloured (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,568 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,568 miles
    Test number
    584117690964
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion front and rear

  10. Fail103,568 miles (+1,568)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,568 miles
    Test number
    200163698197
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion front and rear

  11. Pass102,000 miles (+1,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,000 miles
    Test number
    354466171050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass100,450 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,450 miles
    Test number
    930865283145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail100,368 miles (+1,720)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,368 miles
    Test number
    126427320263
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass98,648 miles (+1,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,648 miles
    Test number
    360858112583
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass96,979 miles (+1,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,979 miles
    Test number
    147270173556
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Bolt washer (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass95,486 miles (+65)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,486 miles
    Test number
    564719179054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rerar (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail95,421 miles (+1,671)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,421 miles
    Test number
    277759760491
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rerar (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass93,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,750 miles
    Test number
    848692799093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,752 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,752 miles
    Test number
    679745866950
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail93,750 miles (+1,414)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,750 miles
    Test number
    312334300403
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass92,336 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,336 miles
    Test number
    388701814378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,845 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    90,845 miles
    Test number
    717352633373
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes starting to unbond

  23. Fail90,838 miles (+2,417)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,838 miles
    Test number
    369190633336
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes starting to unbond

  24. Pass88,421 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,421 miles
    Test number
    669791632342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,656 miles (+5,339)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    84,656 miles
    Test number
    277382031371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass79,317 miles (+6,764)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    79,317 miles
    Test number
    894461930307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,553 miles (+6,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    72,553 miles
    Test number
    180777659334
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass65,706 miles (+6,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    65,706 miles
    Test number
    432799828363
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass59,666 miles (+7,037)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    59,666 miles
    Test number
    610018527347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass52,629 miles (+2,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    52,629 miles
    Test number
    650845556336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  31. Pass50,203 miles (+8,908)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,203 miles
    Test number
    392062396130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass41,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    41,295 miles
    Test number
    202294575442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 BJW

Does Y878 BJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 BJW is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y878 BJW?
The MOT on Y878 BJW is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y878 BJW done?
Y878 BJW was recorded at 109,258 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 3,187 miles a year.
Has Y878 BJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 BJW has failed 9 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y878 BJW 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 BJW find?
Y878 BJW passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; underside of vehicle corroded,not within prescribed area.

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