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Rover 216

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,589 cc

R599 BECMOT history

R599 BEC is a silver petrol Rover 216 first used on 12 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 48,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
48,636 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R599 BEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
216
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R599 BEC was last recorded at 48,636 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,575 miles · 20 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,061 miles
Average per year
1,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,636 miles
  • 2023 – 47,575 miles
  • 2022 – 43,630 miles
  • 2020 – 43,143 miles
  • 2019 – 42,541 miles
  • 2018 – 41,826 miles
  • 2017 – 40,853 miles
  • 2016 – 38,717 miles
  • 2015 – 35,702 miles
  • 2012 – 32,949 miles
  • 2011 – 31,804 miles
  • 2010 – 27,111 miles
  • 2008 – 22,455 miles
  • 2007 – 20,091 miles
  • 2006 – 17,655 miles
  • 2005 – 15,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,636 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.

  • Slight leak on power steering

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Bind on o/s front brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Bind on o/s rear brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,636 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    48,636 miles
    Test number
    937915550428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    47,575 miles
    Test number
    420582392290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail47,575 miles (+3,945)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,575 miles
    Test number
    666227846292
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass43,630 miles (+487)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    43,630 miles
    Test number
    267711037426
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass43,143 miles (+602)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,143 miles
    Test number
    556330957539
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on fuel filler pipes
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy pipe splitting
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes splitting
    • AdvisorySlight bind on o/s front brake
    • AdvisorySlight leak on power steering

  6. Pass42,541 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,541 miles
    Test number
    512361142937
    • AdvisoryBind on o/s front brake
    • AdvisoryBind on o/s rear brake
    • AdvisoryPower steering leak

  7. Fail42,541 miles (+715)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,541 miles
    Test number
    439589464833
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBind on o/s front brake
    • AdvisoryBind on o/s rear brake
    • AdvisoryPower steering leak

  8. Pass41,826 miles (+973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,826 miles
    Test number
    537945791345
    • AdvisoryFront plate discoloured
    • AdvisoryN/s tyre wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak on power steering

  9. Pass40,853 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,853 miles
    Test number
    455135827183
    • AdvisoryFront number plate discoloured
    • AdvisoryFront tyre at n/s worn on inner edge & perishing/cracking
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes corroded o/s & n/s
    • AdvisoryWeep on power steering pipe

  10. Fail40,853 miles (+2,136)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,853 miles
    Test number
    137525349597
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate discoloured
    • AdvisoryFront tyre at n/s worn on inner edge & perishing/cracking
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes corroded o/s & n/s
    • AdvisoryWeep on power steering pipe

  11. Pass38,717 miles (+3,015)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,717 miles
    Test number
    117713711546
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear shocker bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes cracking
    • AdvisorySlight leak on power steering

  12. Pass35,702 miles (+2,753)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,702 miles
    Test number
    468885755150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,949 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,949 miles
    Test number
    486745512444
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteInterior Mirror Missing.

  14. Fail32,947 miles (+1,143)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,947 miles
    Test number
    809483512369
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteInterior Mirror Missing.

  15. Pass31,804 miles (+4,693)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,804 miles
    Test number
    496625111487
    • NoteFront disc pads low.
    • NoteFront exhaust pipe blowing.
    • NoteOil leak on power steering pump.

  16. Pass27,111 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,111 miles
    Test number
    812203120357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,455 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,455 miles
    Test number
    863693148200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,091 miles (+2,436)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,091 miles
    Test number
    360121577297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,655 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,655 miles
    Test number
    891400176297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    15,283 miles
    Test number
    543481656226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R599 BEC

Does R599 BEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R599 BEC is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R599 BEC?
The MOT on R599 BEC is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R599 BEC done?
R599 BEC was recorded at 48,636 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 1,588 miles a year.
Has R599 BEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R599 BEC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on R599 BEC 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 R599 BEC find?
R599 BEC passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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