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Rover 218

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,800 cc

R5 LASMOT history

R5 LAS is a red petrol Rover 218 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 38,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2023
Mileage
38,616 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
218
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LAS was last recorded at 38,616 miles on 14 Jul 2022, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,598 miles · 22 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 38,616 miles
  • 2021 – 38,598 miles
  • 2020 – 38,570 miles
  • 2019 – 38,446 miles
  • 2018 – 37,941 miles
  • 2017 – 36,915 miles
  • 2016 – 36,409 miles
  • 2015 – 36,081 miles
  • 2014 – 34,985 miles
  • 2013 – 33,283 miles
  • 2012 – 31,924 miles
  • 2011 – 30,925 miles
  • 2010 – 29,885 miles
  • 2009 – 28,800 miles
  • 2008 – 27,654 miles
  • 2007 – 26,711 miles
  • 2006 – 25,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,616 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,616 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,616 miles
    Test number
    118997901074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass38,598 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    38,598 miles
    Test number
    773984961107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,570 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    38,570 miles
    Test number
    101539683363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,446 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,446 miles
    Test number
    432188500751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,941 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,941 miles
    Test number
    159937697547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,915 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,915 miles
    Test number
    801488509199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,409 miles
    Test number
    186397979368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail36,409 miles (+328)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,409 miles
    Test number
    984186675495
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass36,081 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,081 miles
    Test number
    373810424248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,985 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,985 miles
    Test number
    379816204211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,283 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,283 miles
    Test number
    238063593476
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  12. Pass33,283 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,283 miles
    Test number
    988023793184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,924 miles
    Test number
    495774392114
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail31,924 miles (+999)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,924 miles
    Test number
    645084292152
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass30,925 miles (+1,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,925 miles
    Test number
    488913001291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass29,885 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,885 miles
    Test number
    350721510408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,800 miles (+1,146)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,800 miles
    Test number
    392469899133
    • NoteFront Wipers split
    • NoteRear tyre sidewalls cracking

  18. Pass27,654 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,654 miles
    Test number
    760724798178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,711 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,711 miles
    Test number
    930539807215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,486 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,486 miles
    Test number
    531244166145
    • NoteCrack in front number plate
    • NoteExhaust centre/rear corroded
    • NoteFront subframe corroded in places
    • NoteO/s/r trailing arm bush split

Questions about R5 LAS

Does R5 LAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R5 LAS expired on 2 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R5 LAS?
The MOT on R5 LAS expired on 2 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R5 LAS done?
R5 LAS was recorded at 38,616 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2022, an average of 816 miles a year.
Has R5 LAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LAS has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on R5 LAS 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 R5 LAS find?
R5 LAS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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