Rover 216
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,589 cc
797 TKRMOT history
797 TKR is a blue petrol Rover 216 first used on 18 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,933 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 122,933 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,307 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 797 TKR
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 216
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,589 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 18 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
797 TKR was last recorded at 122,933 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,267 miles · 29 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,666 miles
- Average per year
- 3,307 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,933 miles
- 2025 – 121,267 miles
- 2024 – 119,070 miles
- 2023 – 116,776 miles
- 2022 – 114,290 miles
- 2021 – 112,370 miles
- 2020 – 111,181 miles
- 2019 – 107,979 miles
- 2018 – 100,788 miles
- 2017 – 95,702 miles
- 2015 – 94,614 miles
- 2014 – 85,831 miles
- 2013 – 77,391 miles
- 2011 – 74,470 miles
- 2009 – 72,804 miles
- 2008 – 71,881 miles
- 2007 – 70,273 miles
- 2006 – 62,639 miles
- 2005 – 51,883 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,933 miles
- AdvisoryAux belts in poor condition
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 21 Jan 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,933 miles (+1,666)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 122,933 miles
- Test number
- 281240567630
- AdvisoryAux belts in poor condition
Pass121,267 miles (+2,197)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 121,267 miles
- Test number
- 117612645421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,070 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 119,070 miles
- Test number
- 748679870099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryVarious underbody components corroded
Fail119,066 miles (+2,290)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,066 miles
- Test number
- 703225177307
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryVarious underbody components corroded
Pass116,776 miles (+2,486)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 116,776 miles
- Test number
- 152524626078
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,290 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 114,290 miles
- Test number
- 505188531684
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail114,286 miles (+1,916)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,286 miles
- Test number
- 226396953267
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass112,370 miles (+1,189)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 112,370 miles
- Test number
- 554460284763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 111,181 miles
- Test number
- 249160583158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,181 miles (+3,202)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,181 miles
- Test number
- 614721861004
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass107,979 miles (+273)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 107,979 miles
- Test number
- 249367619274
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,706 miles (+6,918)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,706 miles
- Test number
- 541873791685
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,788 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 100,788 miles
- Test number
- 618615585535
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear starting to wear on inner edges
Fail100,760 miles (+5,058)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,760 miles
- Test number
- 851813904380
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear starting to wear on inner edges
Pass95,702 miles (+1,088)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 95,702 miles
- Test number
- 265188186272
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass94,614 miles (+8,783)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 94,614 miles
- Test number
- 693104455283
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBattery loose
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass85,831 miles (+8,440)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 85,831 miles
- Test number
- 526831914320
- NoteDrivers seat has slight movement
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass77,391 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 77,391 miles
- Test number
- 425199513359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,390 miles (+2,920)1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,390 miles
- Test number
- 275069313389
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass74,470 miles (+1,666)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 74,470 miles
- Test number
- 527247711198
- NoteRear brakes imbalanced recomend inspection/repair
Pass72,804 miles (+923)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 72,804 miles
- Test number
- 314516319461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,881 miles (+1,608)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 71,881 miles
- Test number
- 380322578163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,273 miles (+7,634)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 70,273 miles
- Test number
- 560245857170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,639 miles (+10,756)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 62,639 miles
- Test number
- 150130386180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2006
- Odometer
- 51,883 miles
- Test number
- 390183815268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 797 TKR
- What vehicle is registration 797 TKR currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 797 TKR on a blue petrol Rover 216 first used on 18 Sept 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 797 TKR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 797 TKR is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 797 TKR?
- The MOT on 797 TKR is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 797 TKR done?
- 797 TKR was recorded at 122,933 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,307 miles a year.
- Has 797 TKR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 797 TKR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on 797 TKR 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 797 TKR find?
- 797 TKR passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: aux belts in poor condition.
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