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Rover 216

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,589 cc

RWY 988MOT history

RWY 988 is a silver petrol Rover 216 first used on 15 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 37 MOT tests, with 67,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,892 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
37
19 passed · 18 failed
Per year
2,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RWY 988
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
216
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RWY 988 was last recorded at 67,892 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Sept 2008: 40,638 miles, lower than 341,126 miles on 17 Sept 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
67,892 miles · 20 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,892 miles
  • 2024 – 67,374 miles
  • 2022 – 67,021 miles
  • 2021 – 66,438 miles
  • 2020 – 66,405 miles
  • 2019 – 65,471 miles
  • 2018 – 64,012 miles
  • 2017 – 61,884 miles
  • 2016 – 59,631 miles
  • 2015 – 57,772 miles
  • 2014 – 52,197 miles
  • 2013 – 48,209 miles
  • 2011 – 46,183 miles
  • 2010 – 43,723 miles
  • 2009 – 42,815 miles
  • 2008 – 40,638 miles
  • 2007 – 341,126 miles
  • 2006 – 28,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,892 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed tail gate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,892 miles
    Test number
    815623178403
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail67,892 miles (+197)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,892 miles
    Test number
    384747146527
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass67,695 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,695 miles
    Test number
    949368715031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,691 miles (+317)1 dangerous7 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,691 miles
    Test number
    364630814742
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,374 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,374 miles
    Test number
    319755028314
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed tail gate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  6. Fail67,372 miles (+351)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,372 miles
    Test number
    777653889932
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt anchorage to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed tail gate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Pass67,021 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    67,021 miles
    Test number
    430052239628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail67,000 miles (+562)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,000 miles
    Test number
    127314467092
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    66,438 miles
    Test number
    430495886269
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail66,438 miles (+33)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,438 miles
    Test number
    928997230069
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass66,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,405 miles
    Test number
    833171319745
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail66,405 miles (+934)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,405 miles
    Test number
    802584227060
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seatbelt mounting to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass65,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,471 miles
    Test number
    208684224411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,471 miles (+1,459)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,471 miles
    Test number
    278676184069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass64,012 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,012 miles
    Test number
    161579843556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,011 miles (+2,127)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,011 miles
    Test number
    674400801763
    • DangerousCentral Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure front joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  17. Pass61,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,884 miles
    Test number
    565231157186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,884 miles (+2,253)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,884 miles
    Test number
    601377300544
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass59,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,631 miles
    Test number
    304690611583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,631 miles (+1,859)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,631 miles
    Test number
    538340349137
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass57,772 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,772 miles
    Test number
    235491175104
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail57,771 miles (+5,574)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,771 miles
    Test number
    267760875118
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass52,197 miles (+3,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,197 miles
    Test number
    625309964163
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass48,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,209 miles
    Test number
    109702583106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,208 miles (+2,025)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,208 miles
    Test number
    876042383128
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • 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 Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  26. Pass46,183 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,183 miles
    Test number
    415230981256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,182 miles (+2,459)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,182 miles
    Test number
    358689571433
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  28. Pass43,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,723 miles
    Test number
    220253770251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail43,723 miles (+908)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,723 miles
    Test number
    644322770256
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass42,815 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,815 miles
    Test number
    321665679267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail42,813 miles (+2,175)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,813 miles
    Test number
    780404479223
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  32. Pass40,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,638 miles
    Test number
    493045478293
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  33. Fail40,638 miles (-300,488)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,638 miles
    Test number
    820114578275
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  34. Pass341,126 miles (+307,001)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    341,126 miles
    Test number
    882940267268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail34,125 miles (+5,439)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,125 miles
    Test number
    514047057278
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  36. Pass28,686 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,686 miles
    Test number
    324911876467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Fail28,678 miles9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,678 miles
    Test number
    724760776277
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about RWY 988

What vehicle is registration RWY 988 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RWY 988 on a silver petrol Rover 216 first used on 15 Oct 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RWY 988 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RWY 988 is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on RWY 988?
The MOT on RWY 988 is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RWY 988 done?
RWY 988 was recorded at 67,892 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 2,038 miles a year.
Has RWY 988 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RWY 988 has failed 18 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on RWY 988 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RWY 988 find?
RWY 988 passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle.

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