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G720 RVO
MOTExpired
MOT due13 Oct 2025
First reg22 Mar 1990
Mileage71,947 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

36 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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As of 27 June 2026.

PASSED · 14 Oct 2024
Test date14 Oct 2024
Expiry13 Oct 2025
Test number923918274931
Mileage71,947 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryfront wings corroded taped at time of test
Advisoryrear bumper damaged
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot starting to deteriorate
AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material
FAILED · 8 Oct 2024
Test date8 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number327190030962
Mileage71,935 mi
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryfront wings corroded taped at time of test
Advisoryrear bumper damaged
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot starting to deteriorate
AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material
MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
FAILED · 11 Oct 2023
Test date11 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number743933589315
Mileage71,918 mi
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f door shut to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisorywheels corroded
PASSED · 4 Nov 2021
Test date4 Nov 2021
Expiry3 Nov 2022
Test number367737930036
Mileage70,286 mi
AdvisoryFront wiper motor deteriorated
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a flat spot in the tread
FAILED · 1 Nov 2021
Test date1 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number265921158849
Mileage70,274 mi
PrsNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront wiper motor deteriorated
PrsOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm, legal min 1.6mm 195/75r16c (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a flat spot in the tread
PASSED · 28 Oct 2020
Test date28 Oct 2020
Expiry27 Oct 2021
Test number595709759002
Mileage67,244 mi
MinorRear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
FAILED · 28 Oct 2020
Test date28 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number501068076210
Mileage67,244 mi
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MinorRear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
PASSED · 24 Apr 2019
Test date24 Apr 2019
Expiry23 Oct 2020
Test number602328224502
Mileage56,474 mi
Advisoryminor leak of exhaust gas
Advisoryexhaust corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 23 Apr 2019
Test date23 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number623678717746
Mileage56,438 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Advisoryminor leak of exhaust gas
Advisoryexhaust corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 18 Apr 2018
Test date18 Apr 2018
Expiry17 Apr 2019
Test number437463062052
Mileage49,635 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
FAILED · 27 Mar 2018
Test date27 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number831538920551
Mileage49,633 mi
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
FailCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 to joiner (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
FailOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisoryexhaust rusty
Advisoryall 4 wheel rims corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 29 Jun 2017
Test date29 Jun 2017
Expiry28 Jun 2018
Test number215165607843
Mileage49,379 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisoryslight play in both front rackarms
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on tread edges no cords at time of test
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryboth rear wheel bearings slight rough when rotated
Advisoryall 4 rims rusty
Advisoryboth rear backing plates rusty
FAILED · 23 Jun 2017
Test date23 Jun 2017
Expiry
Test number782716251641
Mileage49,376 mi
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisoryslight play in both front rackarms
FailOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum (3.6.B.2c)
FailBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on tread edges no cords at time of test
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryboth rear wheel bearings slight rough when rotated
Advisoryall 4 rims rusty
Advisoryboth rear backing plates rusty
PASSED · 29 Apr 2016
Test date29 Apr 2016
Expiry28 Apr 2017
Test number522606933107
Mileage49,241 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules upper hose (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly deteriorated
FAILED · 19 Apr 2016
Test date19 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number222376258373
Mileage49,241 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisorySlight leak of exhaust gas
AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Both brake hoses insecure due to absence of securing clips
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to both hoses - 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to both hoses - 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped hose securing clips missing on both hoses (3.6.B.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules upper hose (3.6.B.4e)
PASSED · 27 Mar 2015
Test date27 Mar 2015
Expiry26 Mar 2016
Test number107306785465
Mileage45,987 mi
PASSED · 22 Aug 2013
Test date22 Aug 2013
Expiry21 Aug 2014
Test number148864733255
Mileage45,474 mi
FAILED · 19 Aug 2013
Test date19 Aug 2013
Expiry
Test number929231733281
Mileage45,474 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
FailNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
FailNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 10 May 2010
Test date10 May 2010
Expiry9 May 2011
Test number871040630179
Mileage45,158 mi
AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Enteredboth sides front and rear brake hose ferruls corroded
User Enteredoffside rear suspension arm slightly stiff
PASSED · 24 Apr 2009
Test date24 Apr 2009
Expiry23 Apr 2010
Test number294114119464
Mileage44,402 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 25 Feb 2008
Test date25 Feb 2008
Expiry24 Feb 2009
Test number720706158039
Mileage41,478 mi
PASSED · 16 Apr 2007
Test date16 Apr 2007
Expiry15 Apr 2008
Test number794166907140
Mileage41,293 mi
PASSED · 12 Apr 2006
Test date12 Apr 2006
Expiry11 Apr 2007
Test number374732106180
Mileage37,915 mi
FAILED · 11 Apr 2006
Test date11 Apr 2006
Expiry
Test number172651106195
Mileage37,894 mi
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)