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Rover 216

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,589 cc

R426 FVEMOT history

R426 FVE is a red petrol Rover 216 first used on 23 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 50,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2026
Mileage
50,343 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R426 FVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
216
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
23 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R426 FVE was last recorded at 50,343 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,342 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,343 miles
  • 2024 – 49,468 miles
  • 2023 – 48,560 miles
  • 2022 – 47,607 miles
  • 2021 – 46,632 miles
  • 2020 – 45,678 miles
  • 2019 – 44,892 miles
  • 2018 – 43,999 miles
  • 2017 – 43,321 miles
  • 2016 – 42,657 miles
  • 2015 – 41,920 miles
  • 2014 – 41,145 miles
  • 2013 – 40,233 miles
  • 2012 – 39,371 miles
  • 2011 – 38,279 miles
  • 2010 – 37,141 miles
  • 2009 – 35,221 miles
  • 2008 – 33,346 miles
  • 2007 – 31,672 miles
  • 2006 – 29,739 miles
  • 2005 – 28,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,343 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,343 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    50,343 miles
    Test number
    494274077000
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail50,342 miles (+874)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,342 miles
    Test number
    569480760542
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass49,468 miles (+908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    49,468 miles
    Test number
    144912707551
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass48,560 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    48,560 miles
    Test number
    125265997145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail48,554 miles (+947)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,554 miles
    Test number
    367073793964
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass47,607 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,607 miles
    Test number
    172148690369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,632 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,632 miles
    Test number
    463591536488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,678 miles
    Test number
    442319965186
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail45,670 miles (+778)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,670 miles
    Test number
    252174605923
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass44,892 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,892 miles
    Test number
    778921701963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,999 miles (+678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,999 miles
    Test number
    434920969402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass43,321 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,321 miles
    Test number
    601644992900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,657 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,657 miles
    Test number
    173169600807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail42,656 miles (+736)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,656 miles
    Test number
    969248382678
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass41,920 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,920 miles
    Test number
    220476035650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,145 miles (+912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,145 miles
    Test number
    646682614269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass40,233 miles (+862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,233 miles
    Test number
    676643533249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass39,371 miles (+1,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,371 miles
    Test number
    395526532239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass38,279 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,279 miles
    Test number
    917462341241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,141 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,141 miles
    Test number
    943127150217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,221 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,221 miles
    Test number
    931017239270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,346 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,346 miles
    Test number
    474459158296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,672 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,672 miles
    Test number
    651487657247
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass31,672 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,672 miles
    Test number
    913507857229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,739 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,739 miles
    Test number
    231328056291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    28,169 miles
    Test number
    103717665237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R426 FVE

Does R426 FVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R426 FVE expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R426 FVE?
The MOT on R426 FVE expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R426 FVE done?
R426 FVE was recorded at 50,343 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 1,119 miles a year.
Has R426 FVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R426 FVE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on R426 FVE 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 R426 FVE find?
R426 FVE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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