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Rover 216

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,589 cc

S26 ROVMOT history

S26 ROV is a blue petrol Rover 216 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 47,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
47,675 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 ROV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
216
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 ROV was last recorded at 47,675 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 1,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,963 miles · 10 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,712 miles
Average per year
1,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,675 miles
  • 2023 – 45,963 miles
  • 2022 – 45,289 miles
  • 2020 – 43,391 miles
  • 2019 – 42,621 miles
  • 2012 – 31,187 miles
  • 2011 – 29,546 miles
  • 2010 – 26,218 miles
  • 2009 – 24,949 miles
  • 2008 – 24,124 miles
  • 2007 – 22,866 miles
  • 2006 – 21,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,675 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryN/s/f brake hose rubbing on wheel on full lock

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,675 miles (+1,712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    47,675 miles
    Test number
    687547087439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake hose rubbing on wheel on full lock

  2. Pass45,963 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,963 miles
    Test number
    252805362117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,289 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    45,289 miles
    Test number
    610509597905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail45,284 miles (+1,893)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,284 miles
    Test number
    467184675505
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass43,391 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,391 miles
    Test number
    333138421721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,373 miles (+752)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,373 miles
    Test number
    794372790923
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass42,621 miles (+11,434)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,621 miles
    Test number
    529825540969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oil mist (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil seepage from steering rack

  8. Pass31,187 miles (+1,641)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,187 miles
    Test number
    199624282186
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass29,546 miles (+480)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,546 miles
    Test number
    739351801234
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  10. Fail29,066 miles (+2,848)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,066 miles
    Test number
    137531081113
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass26,218 miles (+1,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,218 miles
    Test number
    462660100296
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail24,949 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,949 miles
    Test number
    570817399164
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  13. Pass24,949 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,949 miles
    Test number
    903767099116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,124 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,124 miles
    Test number
    760125808229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,866 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,866 miles
    Test number
    580807597140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,668 miles
    Test number
    763060706265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 ROV

Does S26 ROV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 ROV is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 ROV?
The MOT on S26 ROV is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 ROV done?
S26 ROV was recorded at 47,675 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 1,306 miles a year.
Has S26 ROV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 ROV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S26 ROV 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 S26 ROV find?
S26 ROV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; n/s/f brake hose rubbing on wheel on full lock.

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