Rover 216
Blue and Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 1,590 cc
K81 RLXMOT history
K81 RLX is a blue and grey petrol Rover 216 first used on 22 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 123,918 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 123,918 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 900 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K81 RLX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 216
- Colour
- Blue and Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,590 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 22 Apr 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K81 RLX was last recorded at 123,918 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 123,916 miles · 15 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 900 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,918 miles
- 2025 – 123,385 miles
- 2024 – 122,660 miles
- 2023 – 120,855 miles
- 2022 – 119,914 miles
- 2021 – 119,402 miles
- 2020 – 119,115 miles
- 2019 – 117,487 miles
- 2018 – 117,234 miles
- 2017 – 115,918 miles
- 2016 – 115,157 miles
- 2015 – 113,657 miles
- 2014 – 112,670 miles
- 2013 – 112,532 miles
- 2012 – 111,388 miles
- 2011 – 110,381 miles
- 2010 – 109,702 miles
- 2009 – 109,058 miles
- 2008 – 107,682 miles
- 2007 – 106,583 miles
- 2006 – 105,449 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,918 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront coolant radiator rotten with slight leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront recommend changing brake pipe junctionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront slight play in steering rack both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear brake slight bind and slight imbalanceRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe as signs of slight oozingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion buildingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2013
Full MOT history
30 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,918 miles (+2)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 123,918 miles
- Test number
- 317766025407
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront coolant radiator rotten with slight leak
- AdvisoryFront recommend changing brake pipe junction
- AdvisoryFront slight play in steering rack both sides
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake slight bind and slight imbalance
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid low
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe as signs of slight oozing
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion building
Fail123,916 miles (+531)4 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,916 miles
- Test number
- 395393771407
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed emmision too high (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength roll bar attatchment area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront coolant radiator rotten with slight leak
- AdvisoryFront recommend changing brake pipe junction
- AdvisoryFront slight play in steering rack both sides
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake slight bind and slight imbalance
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid low
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe as signs of slight oozing
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion building
Pass123,385 miles (+725)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 123,385 miles
- Test number
- 315130626634
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass122,660 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 122,660 miles
- Test number
- 218791450818
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
Fail122,660 miles (+1,805)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,660 miles
- Test number
- 896783242298
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking large pipe going to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
Pass120,855 miles (+941)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 120,855 miles
- Test number
- 296612146650
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing bottom corroded
Pass119,914 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 119,914 miles
- Test number
- 948642701294
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
Fail119,914 miles (+512)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,914 miles
- Test number
- 612780099330
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
Pass119,402 miles (+287)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 119,402 miles
- Test number
- 190098532193
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and suspension
Pass119,115 miles (+1,628)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 119,115 miles
- Test number
- 934392097473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,487 miles (+253)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 117,487 miles
- Test number
- 958978545570
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension and underside
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch taped up
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass117,234 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 117,234 miles
- Test number
- 379022523939
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Front wiper starting to split
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail117,234 miles (+1,316)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,234 miles
- Test number
- 695918966630
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Front wiper starting to split
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass115,918 miles (+761)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 115,918 miles
- Test number
- 930879027665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,157 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 115,157 miles
- Test number
- 845061489573
- AdvisoryNearside Rear mudgaurd hanging off
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryRear number plate faded
Fail115,157 miles (+1,500)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,157 miles
- Test number
- 571649767516
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65x14 82h perished and a nail in the tread (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear mudgaurd hanging off
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryRear number plate faded
Pass113,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 113,657 miles
- Test number
- 858745705193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,657 miles (+987)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,657 miles
- Test number
- 525974805144
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass112,670 miles (+138)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 112,670 miles
- Test number
- 179568394424
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBoth inner and outer sills corroded not yet holed
Pass112,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 112,532 miles
- Test number
- 209050903172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,532 miles (+1,144)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,532 miles
- Test number
- 865850103107
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass111,388 miles (+1,007)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 111,388 miles
- Test number
- 648972402192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,381 miles (+679)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 110,381 miles
- Test number
- 209163401194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,702 miles (+644)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 109,702 miles
- Test number
- 660824100139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,058 miles (+1,376)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 109,058 miles
- Test number
- 813225809170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,682 miles (+1,099)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 107,682 miles
- Test number
- 331045308188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,583 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 106,583 miles
- Test number
- 360801607128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,583 miles (+1,134)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,583 miles
- Test number
- 623901007183
- Repaired at testExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass105,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 105,449 miles
- Test number
- 334061706118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,449 miles5 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,449 miles
- Test number
- 240570006419
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteExhaust front pipe corroded/not blowing
- NoteRear drums oval
- NoteSmall pin hole in rear silencer due to corrosion and leaking water
Questions about K81 RLX
- Does K81 RLX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K81 RLX is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K81 RLX?
- The MOT on K81 RLX is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K81 RLX done?
- K81 RLX was recorded at 123,918 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 900 miles a year.
- Has K81 RLX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K81 RLX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on K81 RLX 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 K81 RLX find?
- K81 RLX passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 10 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front coolant radiator rotten with slight leak; front recommend changing brake pipe junction, and 7 more.
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