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Rover 216

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 1,589 cc

P261 LDMMOT history

P261 LDM is a silver petrol Rover 216 first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 68,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2025
Mileage
68,545 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2024
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P261 LDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
216
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P261 LDM was last recorded at 68,545 miles on 28 Sept 2024, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2015.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Sept 2013: 6,351 miles, lower than 56,333 miles on 7 Jul 2012.

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
68,501 miles · 11 Nov 2015
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
1,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,545 miles
  • 2015 – 68,501 miles
  • 2013 – 63,519 miles
  • 2012 – 56,333 miles
  • 2011 – 52,634 miles
  • 2010 – 51,406 miles
  • 2009 – 50,826 miles
  • 2008 – 48,497 miles
  • 2007 – 45,908 miles
  • 2006 – 41,555 miles
  • 2005 – 37,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,545 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,545 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,545 miles
    Test number
    458100616809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail68,501 miles (+4,982)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,501 miles
    Test number
    436173563091
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  3. Pass63,519 miles (+57,168)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,519 miles
    Test number
    225554473247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail6,351 miles (-49,982)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,351 miles
    Test number
    379073973400
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  5. Pass56,333 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,333 miles
    Test number
    755669982175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,322 miles (+3,688)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,322 miles
    Test number
    896657382178
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Pass52,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,634 miles
    Test number
    177329681189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,634 miles (+1,228)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,634 miles
    Test number
    268438481451
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  9. Pass51,406 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,406 miles
    Test number
    343790510482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,826 miles
    Test number
    931849319207
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail50,826 miles (+2,329)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,826 miles
    Test number
    564118519219
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass48,497 miles (+2,589)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,497 miles
    Test number
    323707828459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRevers lamps inoperative.

  13. Pass45,908 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,908 miles
    Test number
    402700427259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar link bushes starting to crack and peel.
    • NoteBoth rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.
    • NoteSurface cracks in both rear trailing arm bushes.

  14. Fail45,908 miles (+4,353)3 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,908 miles
    Test number
    591990927274
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar link bushes starting to crack and peel.
    • NoteBoth rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.
    • NoteSurface cracks in both rear trailing arm bushes.

  15. Pass41,555 miles (+4,427)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,555 miles
    Test number
    384099716485
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes starting to corrode.
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low and on inner edges.
    • NoteExhaust back box blowing.
    • NoteO/s front antiroll bar link bush starting to peel.
    • NoteOff side front upper sill corroded.

  16. Pass37,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    37,128 miles
    Test number
    253241336005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P261 LDM

Does P261 LDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P261 LDM expired on 27 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P261 LDM?
The MOT on P261 LDM expired on 27 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P261 LDM done?
P261 LDM was recorded at 68,545 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2024, an average of 1,642 miles a year.
Has P261 LDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P261 LDM has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on P261 LDM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P261 LDM find?
P261 LDM passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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