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Rover 218

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S15 MJMMOT history

S15 MJM is a blue petrol Rover 218 first used on 25 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
78,289 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 MJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
218
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 MJM was last recorded at 78,289 miles on 19 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,288 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,289 miles
  • 2025 – 77,720 miles
  • 2024 – 76,770 miles
  • 2023 – 75,924 miles
  • 2022 – 75,373 miles
  • 2021 – 74,462 miles
  • 2020 – 73,642 miles
  • 2019 – 73,320 miles
  • 2018 – 72,193 miles
  • 2017 – 70,751 miles
  • 2016 – 68,382 miles
  • 2015 – 66,804 miles
  • 2014 – 65,467 miles
  • 2013 – 64,553 miles
  • 2012 – 63,313 miles
  • 2011 – 60,897 miles
  • 2010 – 58,668 miles
  • 2009 – 57,173 miles
  • 2008 – 54,649 miles
  • 2007 – 50,929 miles
  • 2006 – 44,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,289 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • General corrosion to suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,289 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,289 miles
    Test number
    200701192512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,288 miles (+568)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,288 miles
    Test number
    741408942025
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass77,720 miles (+950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    77,720 miles
    Test number
    539744059530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass76,770 miles (+846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    76,770 miles
    Test number
    130678627323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass75,924 miles (+551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,924 miles
    Test number
    281419085073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass75,373 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    75,373 miles
    Test number
    701152398208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,462 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,462 miles
    Test number
    324191578583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre mis-shaped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre mis-shaped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components

  8. Fail74,462 miles (+820)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,462 miles
    Test number
    439911924275
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmission control equipment missing where fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre mis-shaped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre mis-shaped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components

  9. Pass73,642 miles (+322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,642 miles
    Test number
    484278142787
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged mis-shaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged mis-shaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension components

  10. Pass73,320 miles (+1,127)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,320 miles
    Test number
    371843682873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension components

  11. Pass72,193 miles (+1,442)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,193 miles
    Test number
    641956598443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass70,751 miles (+2,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,751 miles
    Test number
    587486599342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre mis shaped
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNo eml

  13. Pass68,382 miles (+1,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,382 miles
    Test number
    949974515245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front upper strut mounting has lift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front upper strut mounting has lift

  14. Pass66,804 miles (+1,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,804 miles
    Test number
    557657643361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass65,467 miles (+914)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,467 miles
    Test number
    617914134251
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe to flexy hose joint appears damp but not found to be leaking
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

  16. Pass64,553 miles (+1,240)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,553 miles
    Test number
    625474133283
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteOsf tyre worn low on inner edge

  17. Pass63,313 miles (+2,416)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,313 miles
    Test number
    689135232292
    • NoteAll springs badly corroded
    • NoteAll suspention componants corroded
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront tyres very low on inner edges
    • NoteOsr abs wire loose

  18. Pass60,897 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,897 miles
    Test number
    147535431252
    • NoteAll coil spring badly corroded
    • NoteExhaust center box blowing
    • NoteOsf tyre very low on inner edge
    • NoteOsr brake pipe corroded

  19. Fail60,897 miles (+2,229)4 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,897 miles
    Test number
    179815531268
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAll coil spring badly corroded
    • NoteExhaust center box blowing
    • NoteOsf tyre very low on inner edge
    • NoteOsr brake pipe corroded

  20. Pass58,668 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,668 miles
    Test number
    782807130237
    • NoteCoil springs corroded
    • NoteFront antiroll bar drop link bushes spliting
    • NoteLowering springs fitted affecting security of top coil sping locating cups
    • NoteSlight wear to front and rear brake discs

  21. Fail58,668 miles (+1,495)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,668 miles
    Test number
    371567530489
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoil springs corroded
    • NoteFront antiroll bar drop link bushes spliting
    • NoteLowering springs fitted affecting security of top coil sping locating cups
    • NoteSlight wear to front and rear brake discs

  22. Pass57,173 miles (+2,524)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,173 miles
    Test number
    254792339217
    • NoteEngine oil overfilled, front discs corroded and worn, lowering springs fitted, damage to alloys

  23. Fail54,649 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,649 miles
    Test number
    444012738254
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded. and covered by plastic coating. all coil springs corroded. n/s/r brake disc corroded. braided flexi brake pipes fitted. suspension lowered. wet at time of test. o/s sill slightly damaged.

  24. Pass54,649 miles (+3,720)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    54,649 miles
    Test number
    504582938275
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded. and covered by plastic coating. all coil springs corroded. n/s/r brake disc corroded. braided flexi brake pipes fitted. suspension lowered. wet at time of test. o/s sill slightly damaged.

  25. Pass50,929 miles (+5,956)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,929 miles
    Test number
    962152137220
    • NoteFront coil springs corroded †cracking to various suspension bushes †surface corrodsion to various brake pipes †front disc corroded †front brake pads worn low

  26. Pass44,973 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,973 miles
    Test number
    822053436267
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO LIMITS
    • NoteCORROSION TO O/S/R BRAKE PIPE
    • NoteVERY SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S RACK END

Questions about S15 MJM

Does S15 MJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 MJM is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 MJM?
The MOT on S15 MJM is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 MJM done?
S15 MJM was recorded at 78,289 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 1,688 miles a year.
Has S15 MJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 MJM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S15 MJM 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 S15 MJM find?
S15 MJM passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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