Car history from VOSA

blacknwhite · 1st November 2011, 19:56

Having bought my 75 about 5months ago, I came across a link to check the MOT history on my car - a 51 reg. Very interesting what you can find out. My car started off in the Reading area (1st MOT 4yrs after registration, thought it had to be 3yrs), it moved on to Wales for most of it's life and then to Manchester for a short time before ending up in Batley from where I bought it. It's now in Newcastle, so it's gradually worked it's way up the country (next owner - Scotland perhaps?).

I was very doubtful that the last MOT (March 2011) was legit so was interested in previous passes/fails and especially "advisories". There were several advisories mainly bushes/rubber and rust. RUST!!!!!.

The car is or appears in pretty good cosmetic shape, no bodywork rust at all. The advisories mentioned rusty springs and shocks, which explains why at least one has been changed recently. Reversing lights not working (they still don't work), rear number plate bulb out (I'll have to check that tomorrow), brakes nearing a fail (these have obviously been replaced) and "underside rust front to rear". That is a big worry. Sounds potentially expensive. Think I'll have to speak to Stu on that as he has done the underside of his MG with something I can't remember the name of.

The main reason for my curiosity was the recorded mileage. the display says 85k. I was dubious.

Sure enough it's done essentially 20k/yr since new. At 26/02/2010 MOT the mileage on the certificate would have read 148,968 (if I had been given it). To be honest that in itself doesn't bother me too much. I was told at the time of sale, the mileage was probably wrong.

Anyway, what I'm basically saying is, it is absolutely amazing what you can find out sat infront of a computer screen if you know where to look. Next time, I will be WAY smarter.

GT Courier · 1st November 2011, 19:58

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Originally Posted by blacknwhite

Having bought my 75 about 5months ago, I came across a link to check the MOT history on my car - a 51 reg. Very interesting what you can find out. My car started off in the Reading area (1st MOT 4yrs after registration, thought it had to be 3yrs), it moved on to Wales for most of it's life and then to Manchester for a short time before ending up in Batley from where I bought it. It's now in Newcastle, so it's gradually worked it's way up the country (next owner - Scotland perhaps?).

I was very doubtful that the last MOT (March 2011) was legit so was interested in previous passes/fails and especially "advisories". There were several advisories mainly bushes/rubber and rust. RUST!!!!!.

The car is or appears in pretty good cosmetic shape, no bodywork rust at all. The advisories mentioned rusty springs and shocks, which explains why at least one has been changed recently. Reversing lights not working (they still don't work), rear number plate bulb out (I'll have to check that tomorrow), brakes nearing a fail (these have obviously been replaced) and "underside rust front to rear". That is a big worry. Sounds potentially expensive. Think I'll have to speak to Stu on that as he has done the underside of his MG with something I can't remember the name of.

The main reason for my curiosity was the recorded mileage. the display says 85k. I was dubious.

Sure enough it's done essentially 20k/yr since new. At 26/02/2010 MOT the mileage on the certificate would have read 148,968 (if I had been given it). To be honest that in itself doesn't bother me too much. I was told at the time of sale, the mileage was probably wrong.

Anyway, what I'm basically saying is, it is absolutely amazing what you can find out sat infront of a computer screen if you know where to look. Next time, I will be WAY smarter.

Interesting, was this the MOT check on line, presumably you dont get the previous owners online as I thought this was a send away jobby?

Good info though

blacknwhite · 1st November 2011, 20:05

Just go on VOSA website and halfway down is a button to check "MOT history". Think all you need is your reg and current MOT cert number and it tells you everything from 1st MOT, who did it, when, where, their phone number (LOL), mileage etc etc.

Platemaker · 1st November 2011, 20:10

Very useful and I use it often.

Great way of checking any mileage discrepancies.

Have looked at some otherwise very good cars histories before and grimaced at the terrible mot they had to scrape through a few years ago.

marinabrian · 1st November 2011, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by blacknwhite

Having bought my 75 about 5months ago, I came across a link to check the MOT history on my car - a 51 reg. Very interesting what you can find out. My car started off in the Reading area (1st MOT 4yrs after registration, thought it had to be 3yrs), it moved on to Wales for most of it's life and then to Manchester for a short time before ending up in Batley from where I bought it. It's now in Newcastle, so it's gradually worked it's way up the country (next owner - Scotland perhaps?).

I was very doubtful that the last MOT (March 2011) was legit so was interested in previous passes/fails and especially "advisories". There were several advisories mainly bushes/rubber and rust. RUST!!!!!.

The car is or appears in pretty good cosmetic shape, no bodywork rust at all. The advisories mentioned rusty springs and shocks, which explains why at least one has been changed recently. Reversing lights not working (they still don't work), rear number plate bulb out (I'll have to check that tomorrow), brakes nearing a fail (these have obviously been replaced) and "underside rust front to rear". That is a big worry. Sounds potentially expensive. Think I'll have to speak to Stu on that as he has done the underside of his MG with something I can't remember the name of.

The main reason for my curiosity was the recorded mileage. the display says 85k. I was dubious.

Sure enough it's done essentially 20k/yr since new. At 26/02/2010 MOT the mileage on the certificate would have read 148,968 (if I had been given it). To be honest that in itself doesn't bother me too much. I was told at the time of sale, the mileage was probably wrong.

Anyway, what I'm basically saying is, it is absolutely amazing what you can find out sat infront of a computer screen if you know where to look. Next time, I will be WAY smarter.

What did I say regarding VIN mismatch on your IPK then Bob?, still looks nice though

Brian

vindaloo · 1st November 2011, 20:23

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Originally Posted by blacknwhite

Just go on VOSA website and halfway down is a button to check "MOT history". Think all you need is your reg and current MOT cert number and it tells you everything from 1st MOT, who did it, when, where, their phone number (LOL), mileage etc etc.

It doesn't go back to the first MOT, I think it only goes back to 2005, which may explain why you thought it had it's first MOT at 4 years.

suzublu · 1st November 2011, 20:29

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Originally Posted by vindaloo

It doesn't go back to the first MOT, I think it only goes back to 2005, which may explain why you thought it had it's first MOT at 4 years.

I was just going to question you there Jim,when I realised that my car is 02,& the first mot was 2005!!! Doh

Rubbish at maths

vindaloo · 1st November 2011, 20:35

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Originally Posted by suzublu

I was just going to question you there Jim,when I realised that my car is 02,& the first mot was 2005!!! Doh

Rubbish at maths

Time flies, doesn't it

Sir B · 1st November 2011, 20:47

Another trick is to google the sellers phone numbers.

Not that long ago I was looking at a Mondeo. Seller had only owned it for 3 months but said it was too big for him.

A quick google of his mobile revealed he was advertising for a Mondeo bonnet, bumper, lights etc 12 weeks previously.......

James_Death · 1st November 2011, 20:57

Again 2001 car and the M.O.T history starts 2005 at 75k.
Failed excessive smoke, advisory all four wheels brake pads.

Retest passed still had advisory.

Next passed and advisory for slight corrosion to front brake lines and fuel around tank but no leak found. @ 82k.

Next passed with no advisory. @ 92k

Next pass and advisory exhaust back box slightly deteriated. @ 100k

Next pass with advisory of both front brakes lines slightly corroded, both front antiroll bar link grease covers split and slight judder to osr brake. @ 106k.

Fail with no clips holding brake lines along whole centre length of the car and hand brake insufficient.

Re test and pass no advisory. @ 110k.

Great info link.

Having moved from Chiswick to Newcastle to Me...

1st November 2011, 19:56	#1
blacknwhite Posted a thing or two Black Rover 75 Connie CDT and Twilight Chromactive ZT Turbo Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,602 Thanks: 15 Thanked 16 Times in 7 Posts	Car history from VOSA Having bought my 75 about 5months ago, I came across a link to check the MOT history on my car - a 51 reg. Very interesting what you can find out. My car started off in the Reading area (1st MOT 4yrs after registration, thought it had to be 3yrs), it moved on to Wales for most of it's life and then to Manchester for a short time before ending up in Batley from where I bought it. It's now in Newcastle, so it's gradually worked it's way up the country (next owner - Scotland perhaps?). I was very doubtful that the last MOT (March 2011) was legit so was interested in previous passes/fails and especially "advisories". There were several advisories mainly bushes/rubber and rust. RUST!!!!!. The car is or appears in pretty good cosmetic shape, no bodywork rust at all. The advisories mentioned rusty springs and shocks, which explains why at least one has been changed recently. Reversing lights not working (they still don't work), rear number plate bulb out (I'll have to check that tomorrow), brakes nearing a fail (these have obviously been replaced) and "underside rust front to rear". That is a big worry. Sounds potentially expensive. Think I'll have to speak to Stu on that as he has done the underside of his MG with something I can't remember the name of. The main reason for my curiosity was the recorded mileage. the display says 85k. I was dubious. Sure enough it's done essentially 20k/yr since new. At 26/02/2010 MOT the mileage on the certificate would have read 148,968 (if I had been given it). To be honest that in itself doesn't bother me too much. I was told at the time of sale, the mileage was probably wrong. Anyway, what I'm basically saying is, it is absolutely amazing what you can find out sat infront of a computer screen if you know where to look. Next time, I will be WAY smarter.

1st November 2011, 20:10	#4
Platemaker I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 160, MG ZT 180. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N/A Posts: 2,384 Thanks: 27 Thanked 24 Times in 20 Posts	Very useful and I use it often. Great way of checking any mileage discrepancies. Have looked at some otherwise very good cars histories before and grimaced at the terrible mot they had to scrape through a few years ago. __________________

1st November 2011, 20:05	#3
blacknwhite Posted a thing or two Black Rover 75 Connie CDT and Twilight Chromactive ZT Turbo Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,602 Thanks: 15 Thanked 16 Times in 7 Posts	Just go on VOSA website and halfway down is a button to check "MOT history". Think all you need is your reg and current MOT cert number and it tells you everything from 1st MOT, who did it, when, where, their phone number (LOL), mileage etc etc.

1st November 2011, 20:47	#9
Sir B Regular poster None Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Another trick is to google the sellers phone numbers. Not that long ago I was looking at a Mondeo. Seller had only owned it for 3 months but said it was too big for him. A quick google of his mobile revealed he was advertising for a Mondeo bonnet, bumper, lights etc 12 weeks previously.......

1st November 2011, 20:57	#10
James_Death Gets stuck in EX.2001 Rover 75 Conn SE 2.0, CDT,155 Brake, BRG Join Date: May 2010 Location: Doncaster Posts: 733 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Again 2001 car and the M.O.T history starts 2005 at 75k. Failed excessive smoke, advisory all four wheels brake pads. Retest passed still had advisory. Next passed and advisory for slight corrosion to front brake lines and fuel around tank but no leak found. @ 82k. Next passed with no advisory. @ 92k Next pass and advisory exhaust back box slightly deteriated. @ 100k Next pass with advisory of both front brakes lines slightly corroded, both front antiroll bar link grease covers split and slight judder to osr brake. @ 106k. Fail with no clips holding brake lines along whole centre length of the car and hand brake insufficient. Re test and pass no advisory. @ 110k. Great info link. Having moved from Chiswick to Newcastle to Me...