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Rover 218

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

L70 NATMOT history

L70 NAT is a grey petrol Rover 218 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 130,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
130,770 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 NAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
218
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 NAT was last recorded at 130,770 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 3,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Apr 2019: 121,566 miles, lower than 121,567 miles on 10 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,578 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,192 miles
Average per year
5,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,770 miles
  • 2024 – 127,578 miles
  • 2023 – 124,597 miles
  • 2022 – 124,043 miles
  • 2021 – 123,417 miles
  • 2020 – 122,744 miles
  • 2019 – 121,566 miles
  • 2018 – 119,964 miles
  • 2017 – 115,067 miles
  • 2016 – 109,135 miles
  • 2015 – 100,801 miles
  • 2013 – 92,546 miles
  • 2012 – 79,498 miles
  • 2011 – 69,277 miles
  • 2010 – 61,998 miles
  • 2009 – 55,142 miles
  • 2008 – 46,927 miles
  • 2007 – 32,535 miles
  • 2006 – 29,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,770 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,770 miles (+3,192)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,770 miles
    Test number
    511623872236
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,578 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    127,578 miles
    Test number
    416360289447
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/ sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail127,578 miles (+58)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,578 miles
    Test number
    159363677023
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor at trailing arm bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail127,520 miles (+2,923)1 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,520 miles
    Test number
    778921245252
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,597 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,597 miles
    Test number
    110847456545
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail124,595 miles (+552)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,595 miles
    Test number
    758383175816
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced all 4 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,043 miles
    Test number
    944109850880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,043 miles (+626)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,043 miles
    Test number
    408385826697
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass123,417 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,417 miles
    Test number
    174428738363
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail123,417 miles (+673)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,417 miles
    Test number
    153063189330
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass122,744 miles (+1,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    122,744 miles
    Test number
    723752862350
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass121,566 miles (-1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,566 miles
    Test number
    735695216059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail121,567 miles (+1,603)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,567 miles
    Test number
    602064710756
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow coolant
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid low

  14. Pass119,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,964 miles
    Test number
    127481561823
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak

  15. Fail119,964 miles (+4,897)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,964 miles
    Test number
    440797474864
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak

  16. Pass115,067 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,067 miles
    Test number
    462459019255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,135 miles (+8,334)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,135 miles
    Test number
    698922280110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,801 miles (+3)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,801 miles
    Test number
    719480095047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil level low

  19. Fail100,798 miles (+8,252)6 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,798 miles
    Test number
    696745185081
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil level low

  20. Pass92,546 miles (+40)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,546 miles
    Test number
    177348213242
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteN/s front headlamp,lens ,some cracks
    • NoteO/s front tyre on limit
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteSteel brake pipes to n/s + o/s front flexible brake hoses becoming corroded

  21. Fail92,506 miles (+13,008)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,506 miles
    Test number
    355754603224
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteN/s front headlamp,lens ,some cracks
    • NoteO/s front tyre on limit
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteSteel brake pipes to n/s + o/s front flexible brake hoses becoming corroded

  22. Pass79,498 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,498 miles
    Test number
    799424912221
    • NoteSteel wheel fitted to o/s front

  23. Fail79,491 miles (+10,214)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,491 miles
    Test number
    226097202239
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSteel wheel fitted to o/s front

  24. Pass69,277 miles (+7,279)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,277 miles
    Test number
    456640401293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,998 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,998 miles
    Test number
    254134790119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,994 miles (+6,852)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,994 miles
    Test number
    770093990194
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  27. Pass55,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,142 miles
    Test number
    684242609258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail55,142 miles (+8,215)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,142 miles
    Test number
    871242309239
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass46,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,927 miles
    Test number
    561693308209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Fail46,916 miles (+14,381)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,916 miles
    Test number
    163283708297
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass32,535 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,535 miles
    Test number
    812613987113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass29,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,169 miles
    Test number
    724057506235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 NAT

Does L70 NAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 NAT expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 NAT?
The MOT on L70 NAT expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 NAT done?
L70 NAT was recorded at 130,770 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 5,280 miles a year.
Has L70 NAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 NAT has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 NAT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L70 NAT find?
L70 NAT passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: central rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, and 2 more.

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