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Rover 216

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S61 EABMOT history

S61 EAB is a silver petrol Rover 216 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
78,450 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 EAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
216
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 EAB was last recorded at 78,450 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,550 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
900 miles
Average per year
1,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,450 miles
  • 2024 – 77,550 miles
  • 2023 – 76,633 miles
  • 2021 – 74,135 miles
  • 2020 – 72,859 miles
  • 2018 – 72,712 miles
  • 2017 – 70,614 miles
  • 2016 – 68,353 miles
  • 2015 – 66,063 miles
  • 2014 – 64,069 miles
  • 2013 – 61,821 miles
  • 2012 – 59,747 miles
  • 2011 – 56,466 miles
  • 2010 – 54,088 miles
  • 2009 – 51,639 miles
  • 2008 – 49,059 miles
  • 2007 – 45,121 miles
  • 2006 – 41,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,450 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    78,450 miles
    Test number
    772261680225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,450 miles (+900)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,450 miles
    Test number
    971887169042
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass77,550 miles (+917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,550 miles
    Test number
    146649953715
    • AdvisorySlight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

  4. Pass76,633 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,633 miles
    Test number
    774165555812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,326 miles (+1,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,326 miles
    Test number
    348696259367
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low ,lip on front discs

  6. Pass74,135 miles (+1,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,135 miles
    Test number
    482967050043
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in rear sills corrosion in rear break pipes ,n/s/r brake binding

  7. Pass72,859 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,859 miles
    Test number
    862201663875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass72,823 miles (+111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,823 miles
    Test number
    324129278770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass72,712 miles (+2,098)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,712 miles
    Test number
    784708231633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,614 miles (+2,261)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,614 miles
    Test number
    176519460399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass68,353 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,353 miles
    Test number
    493707833213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail68,353 miles (+2,290)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,353 miles
    Test number
    401286192906
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass66,063 miles (+1,994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,063 miles
    Test number
    217621585188
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass64,069 miles (+28)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,069 miles
    Test number
    345700294154
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHorn a little dull

  15. Fail64,041 miles (+2,220)2 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,041 miles
    Test number
    347198984142
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHorn a little dull

  16. Pass61,821 miles (+2,074)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,821 miles
    Test number
    305150193199
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass59,747 miles (+3,281)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,747 miles
    Test number
    345081992115
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass56,466 miles (+2,378)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,466 miles
    Test number
    657489171127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSmall cracks in o/s/r tyre

  19. Pass54,088 miles (+2,449)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,088 miles
    Test number
    832150080155
    • NoteBoth front cv boot cracking slightly
    • NoteO/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre cracking slightly

  20. Pass51,639 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,639 miles
    Test number
    211010979130
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is deformed inner edge

  21. Fail51,639 miles (+2,580)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,639 miles
    Test number
    741080279152
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is deformed inner edge

  22. Pass49,059 miles (+3,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,059 miles
    Test number
    354663398164
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass45,121 miles (+3,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,121 miles
    Test number
    371586187187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass41,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,356 miles
    Test number
    823007686101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S61 EAB

Does S61 EAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S61 EAB is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S61 EAB?
The MOT on S61 EAB is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S61 EAB done?
S61 EAB was recorded at 78,450 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 1,907 miles a year.
Has S61 EAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 EAB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S61 EAB 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 S61 EAB find?
S61 EAB passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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