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Rover 216

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,589 cc

R389 OHYMOT history

R389 OHY is a white petrol Rover 216 first used on 30 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 78,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,871 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 OHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
216
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 OHY was last recorded at 78,871 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,868 miles · 16 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,871 miles
  • 2025 – 78,332 miles
  • 2024 – 78,224 miles
  • 2023 – 77,920 miles
  • 2022 – 77,632 miles
  • 2021 – 77,278 miles
  • 2020 – 76,475 miles
  • 2019 – 75,199 miles
  • 2018 – 74,520 miles
  • 2017 – 74,023 miles
  • 2016 – 73,117 miles
  • 2015 – 71,846 miles
  • 2014 – 70,839 miles
  • 2013 – 68,760 miles
  • 2012 – 67,419 miles
  • 2011 – 65,591 miles
  • 2010 – 62,414 miles
  • 2009 – 58,911 miles
  • 2008 – 56,238 miles
  • 2007 – 52,593 miles
  • 2006 – 49,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,871 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,871 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,871 miles
    Test number
    606727404352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,868 miles (+536)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,868 miles
    Test number
    461066959879
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass78,332 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,332 miles
    Test number
    199043352796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,323 miles (+99)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,323 miles
    Test number
    336563446866
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill @ seatbelt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill @ seatbelt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,224 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,224 miles
    Test number
    201635614910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,219 miles (+299)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,219 miles
    Test number
    599483052939
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass77,920 miles (+288)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,920 miles
    Test number
    863598409150
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,632 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,632 miles
    Test number
    419942417407
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail77,623 miles (+345)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,623 miles
    Test number
    381957153123
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass77,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,278 miles
    Test number
    208781524429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,278 miles (+803)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,278 miles
    Test number
    905103476395
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass76,475 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,475 miles
    Test number
    976715822788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,199 miles (+679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,199 miles
    Test number
    811256442564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass74,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,520 miles
    Test number
    258270532701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,520 miles (+497)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,520 miles
    Test number
    428426967800
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass74,023 miles (+906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,023 miles
    Test number
    560976813423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,117 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,117 miles
    Test number
    731557120469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,846 miles (+1,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,846 miles
    Test number
    817919885019
    • 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)

  19. Pass70,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,839 miles
    Test number
    137410794062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,839 miles (+86)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,839 miles
    Test number
    755400494080
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  21. Fail70,753 miles (+1,993)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,753 miles
    Test number
    115386774084
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass68,760 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,760 miles
    Test number
    677680583037
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWiper blades ends split

  23. Fail68,760 miles (+1,341)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,760 miles
    Test number
    145180083468
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWiper blades ends split

  24. Pass67,419 miles (+1,828)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,419 miles
    Test number
    685881482035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWater in the offside rear lamp

  25. Pass65,591 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,591 miles
    Test number
    168480281062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail65,591 miles (+3,177)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,591 miles
    Test number
    356860881078
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass62,414 miles (+3,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,414 miles
    Test number
    513724470038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Pass58,911 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,911 miles
    Test number
    100462989425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar drop link bushes are starting to split

  29. Fail58,910 miles (+2,672)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,910 miles
    Test number
    123122389429
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar drop link bushes are starting to split

  30. Pass56,238 miles (+3,645)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,238 miles
    Test number
    314328278035
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteMinor oil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  31. Pass52,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,593 miles
    Test number
    864944267035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail52,593 miles (+3,008)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,593 miles
    Test number
    234724867065
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber damp
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteRear indicators fading white
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  33. Pass49,585 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,585 miles
    Test number
    200651286064
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to crack

Questions about R389 OHY

Does R389 OHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R389 OHY is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R389 OHY?
The MOT on R389 OHY is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R389 OHY done?
R389 OHY was recorded at 78,871 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 1,423 miles a year.
Has R389 OHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 OHY has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on R389 OHY 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 R389 OHY find?
R389 OHY passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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