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Rover 216

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,589 cc

R16 CABMOT history

R16 CAB is a blue petrol Rover 216 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 44,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
44,586 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 CAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
216
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 CAB was last recorded at 44,586 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,793 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,793 miles
Average per year
1,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,586 miles
  • 2025 – 42,793 miles
  • 2023 – 40,793 miles
  • 2022 – 36,159 miles
  • 2021 – 32,750 miles
  • 2019 – 32,010 miles
  • 2018 – 31,181 miles
  • 2017 – 29,471 miles
  • 2016 – 27,215 miles
  • 2011 – 24,628 miles
  • 2010 – 23,916 miles
  • 2009 – 22,789 miles
  • 2008 – 20,849 miles
  • 2007 – 17,243 miles
  • 2006 – 10,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,586 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,586 miles (+1,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    44,586 miles
    Test number
    817719519448
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass42,793 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    42,793 miles
    Test number
    623839401707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail42,784 miles (+2)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,784 miles
    Test number
    240818806164
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail42,782 miles (+1,989)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,782 miles
    Test number
    698109994564
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine mount bush worn centre
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust has slight leak of gases

  5. Pass40,793 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    40,793 miles
    Test number
    637042578974
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail40,749 miles (+4,590)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,749 miles
    Test number
    911928094216
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass36,159 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    36,159 miles
    Test number
    544834456744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail36,129 miles (+3,379)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,129 miles
    Test number
    752675692216
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both kick ups going the other way (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass32,750 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    32,750 miles
    Test number
    926110964525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,010 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,010 miles
    Test number
    416098712408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,181 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,181 miles
    Test number
    899403442999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,471 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,471 miles
    Test number
    208777216161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,215 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,215 miles
    Test number
    827034813309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Fail27,211 miles (+2,583)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,211 miles
    Test number
    905763962047
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass24,628 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,628 miles
    Test number
    666355641248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail24,627 miles (+711)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,627 miles
    Test number
    248534341226
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass23,916 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,916 miles
    Test number
    290227150288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,915 miles (+1,126)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,915 miles
    Test number
    583341250241
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass22,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,789 miles
    Test number
    340882959293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,786 miles (+1,937)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,786 miles
    Test number
    244402659242
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass20,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,849 miles
    Test number
    124189748239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,849 miles (+3,606)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,849 miles
    Test number
    373398048441
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass17,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,243 miles
    Test number
    744085957261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,243 miles (+6,829)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,243 miles
    Test number
    630215257245
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass10,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,414 miles
    Test number
    653257356215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail10,414 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,414 miles
    Test number
    224297156217
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about R16 CAB

Does R16 CAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 CAB is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 CAB?
The MOT on R16 CAB is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 CAB done?
R16 CAB was recorded at 44,586 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 1,756 miles a year.
Has R16 CAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 CAB has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 CAB 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 R16 CAB find?
R16 CAB passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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