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Rover 216

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 1,590 cc

L28 RVRMOT history

L28 RVR is a blue petrol Rover 216 first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2025
Mileage
131,093 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 RVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
216
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 RVR was last recorded at 131,093 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,070 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
5,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,093 miles
  • 2023 – 130,416 miles
  • 2022 – 129,716 miles
  • 2021 – 127,470 miles
  • 2020 – 125,146 miles
  • 2018 – 124,493 miles
  • 2017 – 117,960 miles
  • 2016 – 111,804 miles
  • 2015 – 107,598 miles
  • 2014 – 103,361 miles
  • 2013 – 96,923 miles
  • 2012 – 92,161 miles
  • 2011 – 82,359 miles
  • 2010 – 73,205 miles
  • 2009 – 65,978 miles
  • 2008 – 55,547 miles
  • 2007 – 47,183 miles
  • 2006 – 40,155 miles
  • 2005 – 34,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,093 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer , rubbers split / deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod , chassis bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,093 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,093 miles
    Test number
    499948255953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,070 miles (+654)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,070 miles
    Test number
    571929425231
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,416 miles (+700)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    130,416 miles
    Test number
    928973500456
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective All rubber supports badly deteriorated , rear silencer mounts very badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very close to legal minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod , chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod , chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat belt mounting , previous repair visible inside wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,716 miles (+17)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    129,716 miles
    Test number
    491571283888
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear silencer , rubbers split / deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod , chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod , chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of wheel arch , previous repair can be seen (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met . Service or repair may be necessary

  5. Fail129,699 miles (+2,229)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,699 miles
    Test number
    936764632666
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear silencer , rubbers split / deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod , chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod , chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of wheel arch , previous repair can be seen (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met . Service or repair may be necessary

  6. Pass127,470 miles (+2,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2022
    Odometer
    127,470 miles
    Test number
    226318118518
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass125,146 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2021
    Odometer
    125,146 miles
    Test number
    747454962154
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,144 miles (+651)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,144 miles
    Test number
    899292333426
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,493 miles (+6,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    124,493 miles
    Test number
    472015860146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass117,960 miles (+6,156)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,960 miles
    Test number
    444719811627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,804 miles
    Test number
    647121545755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,804 miles (+4,206)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,804 miles
    Test number
    558106560778
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass107,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,598 miles
    Test number
    481988776930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,596 miles (+4,235)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,596 miles
    Test number
    358125595867
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass103,361 miles (+6,438)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    103,361 miles
    Test number
    937022404290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres cracking around tread, recommend tyres are replaced.
    • NoteSlight brake bind offside rear

  16. Pass96,923 miles (+4,762)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,923 miles
    Test number
    959573603250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside parking brake effort low

  17. Pass92,161 miles (+9,802)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,161 miles
    Test number
    147069902228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    82,359 miles
    Test number
    369733311402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,359 miles (+9,154)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,359 miles
    Test number
    316250811290
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass73,205 miles (+7,227)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,205 miles
    Test number
    751442200292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,978 miles
    Test number
    534725119256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,978 miles (+10,431)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,978 miles
    Test number
    920775619273
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass55,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,547 miles
    Test number
    351291328211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,547 miles (+8,364)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,547 miles
    Test number
    361551928422
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass47,183 miles (+7,028)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,183 miles
    Test number
    563100927290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,155 miles (+5,353)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    40,155 miles
    Test number
    164807306261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    34,802 miles
    Test number
    244975615232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 RVR

Does L28 RVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L28 RVR expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L28 RVR?
The MOT on L28 RVR expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L28 RVR done?
L28 RVR was recorded at 131,093 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 5,065 miles a year.
Has L28 RVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 RVR has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L28 RVR 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 L28 RVR find?
L28 RVR passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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