should these mot historys concern me about what im about to buy ? ?

[mcd840]

hi, i got the info below from the direct.gov.uk website using info about the car i am going to see tomorrow, i have deleted certain things like test station, vin number etc for obvious reasons. tell me what you think of the advisory notices. thanks.

ta


Result

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Your MOT history


Most Recent Vehicle Details and Test Summary applicable to this Registration Certificate document reference number.
Registration mark:
Make/Model:ROVER / 75Colour:SILVERVIN/Chassis No:
Approximate date of first use:18/05/2005Type of fueliesel Date of test:12/06/2014Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading:51,070 MilesTest number:
Test expiry date:11/06/2015 Full Test History, starting with first recorded vehicle and test results
Registration mark:
Make/Model:ROVER / 75Colour:SILVERVIN/Chassis No:
Approximate date of first use:18/05/2005Type of fueliesel Date of test:29/05/2008Certificate issue refused (Fail)
Odometer reading:25,491 MilesTest number:
Test station name:
Test station number:
Test station telephone number:
Test class:IVReason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory Notice issued
Both rear tyres on 3mm & slight wear on outer edges
Date of test:29/05/2008Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading:25,491 MilesTest number:
Test station name:
Test station number:
Test station telephone number:
Test class:IVTest expiry date:28/05/2009Advisory Notice issued
Both rear tyres on 3mm & slight wear on outer edges
Date of test:29/05/2009Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading:31,379 MilesTest number:
Test station name:
Test station number:
Test station telephone number:
Test class:IVTest expiry date:28/05/2010Advisory Notice issued
BOTH FRONT to REAR Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/R OUTER Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Date of test:29/04/2010Certificate issue refused (Fail)
Odometer reading:37,133 MilesTest number:
Test station name:
Test station number:
Test station telephone number:
Test class:IVReason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notice issued
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Serface corrosion to long centre brake pipes
Light corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe
Date of test:30/04/2010Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading:37,197 MilesTest number:
Test station name:
Test station number:
Test station telephone number:
Test class:IVTest expiry date:28/05/2011Advisory Notice issued
Serface corrosion to long centre brake pipes
Light corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe
Both front tyres worn on outer edges
Date of test:04/05/2011Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading:41,343 MilesTest number:
Test station name:
Test station number:
Test station telephone number:
Test class:IVTest expiry date:28/05/2012Advisory Notice issued
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges(not showing cords)
Light corrosion to all underbody brake pipes and offside front
Slight wear and corrosion to brake discs
Date of test:28/05/2012Certificate issue refused (Fail)
Odometer reading:44,841 MilesTest number:
Test station name:
Test station number:
Test station telephone number:
Test class:IVReason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory Notice issued
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
O/s/f tyre worn on edges
Light corrosion to all brake pipes
Small cut to n/s/r outer tyre wall
Date of test:28/05/2012Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading:44,841 MilesTest number:
Test station name:
Test station number:
Test station telephone number:
Test class:IVTest expiry date:28/05/2013Advisory Notice issued
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
O/s/f tyre worn on edges
Light corrosion to all brake pipes
Small cut to n/s/r outer tyre wall
Date of test:16/05/2013Certificate issue refused (Fail)
Odometer reading:47,708 MilesTest number:
Test station name:
Test station number:
Test station telephone number:
Test class:IVReason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory Notice issued
Light corrosion to all brake pipes and exhaust sections
Date of test:16/05/2013Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading:47,708 MilesTest number:
Test station name:
Test station number:
Test station telephone number:
Test class:IVTest expiry date:28/05/2014Advisory Notice issued
Light corrosion to all brake pipes and exhaust sections
Date of test:12/06/2014Certificate issued (Pass)
Odometer reading:51,070 MilesTest number:
Test station name:
Test station number:
Test station telephone number:
Test class:IVTest expiry date:11/06/2015Advisory Notice issued
Light corrosion to all brake pipes
Light corrosion to exhaust sections
Slight unbonding and play to nearside rear shock absorber rear top mounting
Multiple changes in details between tests, last changed on 19/02/2015
Registration mark:
Make/Model:ROVER / 75Colour:SILVERVIN/Chassis No:Approximate date of first use:18/05/2005Type of fueliesel

[Jordan Apex]

Not really, check the brake discs to make sure they're changed and check the tyres for wear on inner or outer edges, I am guessing the tracking has been off for a long time! I would buy it with the intention to have the brake pipes replaced

[stocktake]

needs the brake pipes changing

[KLM]

[QUOTE=mcd840;1972512]hi, i got the info from the direct.gov.uk website using info about the car i am going to see tomorrow, tell me what you think of the advisory notices. thanks.

ta

There are plenty of better cars out there, this one looks to have been neglected
over a period of time.
Been unloved and just used by a cheap-skate owner.
You may as well look on this forum's section "Cars for sale"

Kev.

[mcd840]

[QUOTE=KLM;1972543]

Originally Posted by mcd840

hi, i got the info from the direct.gov.uk website using info about the car i am going to see tomorrow, tell me what you think of the advisory notices. thanks.

ta

There are plenty of better cars out there, this one looks to have been neglected
over a period of time.
Been unloved and just used by a cheap-skate owner.
You may as well look on this forum's section "Cars for sale"

Kev.

its been one woman owner whos had it and her price is non negotiable. my other main reason for interest is the fact its a diesel thats only done 50k rather than 150k like alot of other diesels

[The_irish_rover]

Suppose it depends on price. None of the failures are that bad and like others have said, brake pipes at least need replacing. It doesn't however look like a well looked after car and you may well find a few more problems not picked up on the MOT test. Sometimes, old low mileage cars (especially if neglected) can be more trouble than higher mileage cars.

[Paulontour]

Don't worry to much on the MOT history its the current advisories you need to concentrate on. Light corrosion on brake pipes. Get underneath wire brush or emery cloth the pipes and coat with grease. Two new rear shocks and the exhaust, well just consumable. For a one owner 50k its worth a punt.

[Anon3]

Agreed, they're quite piddling little things, but they do seem to have consistently neglected, probably because of someone running the car on a shoestring.
Let's face it, many people do this, as a car is just another unnecessary expense when times are hard.

I don't see much in there that would worry me and the bodywork and running gear are much more important, imo.

It would seem the MOT tester is a bit of a backside coverer, with those advisories though and I find them really annoying.
I think all that people are interested in is a pass or a fail and any of these advisories can just be mentioned when the cert is handed over. Just as it used to be, where you can ignore them without having it written down

[Mdean22]

Nothing major wrong with that, brake pipes and exhaust are not really big jobs.

[mcd840]

suppose the brake pipes dont bother me, after all its ten year old, as for the exhaust corrosion doesnt matter untill it blows, however, what does this mean ? - Slight unbonding and play to nearside rear shock absorber rear top mounting