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Rover 216

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,589 cc

R468 AKEMOT history

R468 AKE is a green petrol Rover 216 first used on 29 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 51,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
51,959 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R468 AKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
216
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R468 AKE was last recorded at 51,959 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,932 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
1,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,959 miles
  • 2024 – 45,750 miles
  • 2023 – 40,637 miles
  • 2022 – 37,072 miles
  • 2021 – 33,892 miles
  • 2020 – 32,459 miles
  • 2019 – 30,807 miles
  • 2017 – 27,484 miles
  • 2016 – 26,684 miles
  • 2015 – 25,996 miles
  • 2014 – 25,062 miles
  • 2013 – 24,209 miles
  • 2012 – 23,148 miles
  • 2011 – 22,306 miles
  • 2010 – 21,350 miles
  • 2009 – 20,355 miles
  • 2008 – 18,751 miles
  • 2007 – 15,376 miles
  • 2006 – 13,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,959 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,959 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    51,959 miles
    Test number
    132849187667
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail51,932 miles (+6,182)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,932 miles
    Test number
    136683703049
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass45,750 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    45,750 miles
    Test number
    562157036566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail45,748 miles (+5,111)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,748 miles
    Test number
    265261512460
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass40,637 miles (+3,565)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    40,637 miles
    Test number
    128060707643
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass37,072 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,072 miles
    Test number
    624306731617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,892 miles (+1,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    33,892 miles
    Test number
    587481764282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass32,459 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,459 miles
    Test number
    341336057307
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail32,459 miles (+1,652)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,459 miles
    Test number
    627664095076
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass30,807 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    30,807 miles
    Test number
    429948791670
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail30,804 miles (+3,320)2 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,804 miles
    Test number
    321619231259
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass27,484 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,484 miles
    Test number
    605974178979
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail27,484 miles (+800)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,484 miles
    Test number
    898816415022
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass26,684 miles (+688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,684 miles
    Test number
    908331051471
    • AdvisoryExhaust deterioated

  15. Pass25,996 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,996 miles
    Test number
    283480370902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,062 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,062 miles
    Test number
    109244974211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,024 miles (+815)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,024 miles
    Test number
    475578164256
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass24,209 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,209 miles
    Test number
    776383563288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,148 miles
    Test number
    936910232261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,147 miles (+841)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,147 miles
    Test number
    329650432455
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass22,306 miles (+956)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,306 miles
    Test number
    558230931295
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cracks in side walls

  22. Pass21,350 miles (+995)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,350 miles
    Test number
    362482930405
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cracks in side walls

  23. Pass20,355 miles (+1,604)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    20,355 miles
    Test number
    922253639236
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cracks on walls

  24. Pass18,751 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,751 miles
    Test number
    253554728287
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail18,747 miles (+3,371)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,747 miles
    Test number
    522214628288
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass15,376 miles (+1,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,376 miles
    Test number
    613562127252
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass13,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,526 miles
    Test number
    300323126424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R468 AKE

Does R468 AKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R468 AKE is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R468 AKE?
The MOT on R468 AKE is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R468 AKE done?
R468 AKE was recorded at 51,959 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 1,988 miles a year.
Has R468 AKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R468 AKE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on R468 AKE 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 R468 AKE find?
R468 AKE passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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