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Rover 216

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,589 cc

R129 TOJMOT history

R129 TOJ is a blue petrol Rover 216 first used on 10 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 47,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
47,915 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R129 TOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
216
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R129 TOJ was last recorded at 47,915 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,640 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
275 miles
Average per year
863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,915 miles
  • 2024 – 47,640 miles
  • 2023 – 47,594 miles
  • 2022 – 47,180 miles
  • 2021 – 46,737 miles
  • 2020 – 46,555 miles
  • 2019 – 45,981 miles
  • 2018 – 45,330 miles
  • 2017 – 44,444 miles
  • 2016 – 43,386 miles
  • 2015 – 42,391 miles
  • 2014 – 41,287 miles
  • 2013 – 40,102 miles
  • 2012 – 38,471 miles
  • 2011 – 36,280 miles
  • 2010 – 35,325 miles
  • 2009 – 34,732 miles
  • 2008 – 33,727 miles
  • 2007 – 32,745 miles
  • 2005 – 30,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,915 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    47,915 miles
    Test number
    824845562477
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail47,915 miles (+275)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,915 miles
    Test number
    358608586388
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass47,640 miles (+46)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    47,640 miles
    Test number
    939098508993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass47,594 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    47,594 miles
    Test number
    143233806761
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine + transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail47,592 miles (+412)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,592 miles
    Test number
    139994432387
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reverse light not working

  6. Pass47,180 miles (+443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    47,180 miles
    Test number
    277495599832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion starting on outer sills

  7. Pass46,737 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    46,737 miles
    Test number
    799668905827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,555 miles (+574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    46,555 miles
    Test number
    320353845870
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine/Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass45,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    45,981 miles
    Test number
    930444523936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,980 miles (+650)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,980 miles
    Test number
    275472300666
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass45,330 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,330 miles
    Test number
    963455346513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,444 miles (+1,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,444 miles
    Test number
    282803381070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass43,386 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    703582896365
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant level low
    • AdvisoryEvidence of a coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail43,386 miles (+995)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    342986735186
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant level low
    • AdvisoryEvidence of a coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass42,391 miles (+1,104)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,391 miles
    Test number
    685343065000
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn

  16. Pass41,287 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,287 miles
    Test number
    605418674045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,102 miles
    Test number
    405912073034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,102 miles (+1,631)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,102 miles
    Test number
    788602473023
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail38,471 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,471 miles
    Test number
    135920282097
    • Repaired at testPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass38,471 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,471 miles
    Test number
    676020882023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,280 miles
    Test number
    579392551048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,280 miles (+955)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,280 miles
    Test number
    158352251451
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass35,325 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,325 miles
    Test number
    332934460046
    • NoteOffside rear wheel slightly stiffer to spin thannearside rear

  24. Fail35,325 miles (+593)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,325 miles
    Test number
    191603560472
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel slightly stiffer to spin thannearside rear

  25. Pass34,732 miles (+1,005)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,732 miles
    Test number
    340069979016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass33,727 miles (+982)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,727 miles
    Test number
    833098178012
    • NoteBoth sides rear tyres ; some wear on inner edges

  27. Pass32,745 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,745 miles
    Test number
    734117767045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,944 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    30,944 miles
    Test number
    221873095210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R129 TOJ

Does R129 TOJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R129 TOJ expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R129 TOJ?
The MOT on R129 TOJ expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R129 TOJ done?
R129 TOJ was recorded at 47,915 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 863 miles a year.
Has R129 TOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R129 TOJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on R129 TOJ 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 R129 TOJ find?
R129 TOJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both.

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