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Rover 25

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,396 cc

R16 OTSMOT history

R16 OTS is a blue petrol Rover 25 first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 39,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
39,292 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 OTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
25
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 OTS was last recorded at 39,292 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,414 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,878 miles
Average per year
1,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,292 miles
  • 2025 – 36,414 miles
  • 2024 – 36,233 miles
  • 2023 – 35,623 miles
  • 2022 – 33,741 miles
  • 2021 – 32,713 miles
  • 2020 – 31,812 miles
  • 2019 – 28,738 miles
  • 2018 – 26,390 miles
  • 2017 – 24,429 miles
  • 2016 – 22,560 miles
  • 2015 – 20,818 miles
  • 2014 – 18,707 miles
  • 2013 – 16,781 miles
  • 2012 – 14,214 miles
  • 2011 – 11,753 miles
  • 2010 – 9,042 miles
  • 2009 – 6,806 miles
  • 2008 – 4,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,292 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower general underbody surface rust
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,292 miles (+2,878)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    39,292 miles
    Test number
    417666713553
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower general underbody surface rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass36,414 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    36,414 miles
    Test number
    282288728812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass36,233 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    36,233 miles
    Test number
    557477694987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,623 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    35,623 miles
    Test number
    935742901558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,741 miles (+1,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    33,741 miles
    Test number
    106724898146
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXI JOINT SLIGHT LEAK AND WORN (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass32,713 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,713 miles
    Test number
    265064275579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,812 miles
    Test number
    821899768745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail31,812 miles (+3,074)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,812 miles
    Test number
    635287462401
    • Repaired at testBattery leaking (4.13 (b))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass28,738 miles (+2,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,738 miles
    Test number
    971626705353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass26,390 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,390 miles
    Test number
    841030651657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,429 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,429 miles
    Test number
    295856989511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,560 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,560 miles
    Test number
    111311823636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,818 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,818 miles
    Test number
    576189585048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,707 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,707 miles
    Test number
    526970894079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail18,703 miles (+1,922)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,703 miles
    Test number
    405826284090
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  16. Pass16,781 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,781 miles
    Test number
    706664683040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,214 miles (+2,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,214 miles
    Test number
    586040792005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass11,753 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,753 miles
    Test number
    749990191050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,042 miles (+2,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    9,042 miles
    Test number
    573929480083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass6,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    6,806 miles
    Test number
    190810299414
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail6,806 miles (+2,566)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,806 miles
    Test number
    574940799000
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass4,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    4,240 miles
    Test number
    424361298078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 OTS

Does R16 OTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 OTS is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 OTS?
The MOT on R16 OTS is valid until 31 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 OTS done?
R16 OTS was recorded at 39,292 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 1,953 miles a year.
Has R16 OTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 OTS has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on R16 OTS 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 OTS find?
R16 OTS passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central front lower items removed from driver's view prior to test; central front lower power steering component has slight seepage from a component, and 7 more.

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