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Rover 216

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,589 cc

S73 KBKMOT history

S73 KBK is a blue petrol Rover 216 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 51,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
51,374 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 KBK
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
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 KBK was last recorded at 51,374 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 1,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2009: 41,711 miles, lower than 328,211 miles on 19 Aug 2006.
  • 25 Apr 2012: 42,429 miles, lower than 45,048 miles on 10 May 2011.

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
50,265 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,374 miles
  • 2025 – 50,265 miles
  • 2024 – 49,183 miles
  • 2023 – 48,168 miles
  • 2022 – 46,367 miles
  • 2014 – 46,289 miles
  • 2013 – 45,804 miles
  • 2012 – 45,429 miles
  • 2011 – 45,048 miles
  • 2010 – 42,791 miles
  • 2009 – 41,711 miles
  • 2006 – 328,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,374 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.

  • Battery insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass51,374 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    51,374 miles
    Test number
    900426778490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,265 miles (+1,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    50,265 miles
    Test number
    561634313026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass49,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    49,183 miles
    Test number
    477751735202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail49,183 miles (+1,015)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,183 miles
    Test number
    266517801622
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass48,168 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    48,168 miles
    Test number
    904123969816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,367 miles
    Test number
    332605415957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,367 miles (+78)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,367 miles
    Test number
    248721602312
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass46,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,289 miles
    Test number
    188502144122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,289 miles (+485)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,289 miles
    Test number
    926511444150
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  10. Pass45,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,804 miles
    Test number
    416499213195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,802 miles (+373)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,802 miles
    Test number
    436229113115
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  12. Pass45,429 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,429 miles
    Test number
    619436412149
    • NoteBattery insecure

  13. Fail42,429 miles (-2,619)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,429 miles
    Test number
    809086912100
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  14. Pass45,048 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,048 miles
    Test number
    279080431475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,791 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,791 miles
    Test number
    730097980122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,711 miles
    Test number
    333588789154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,711 miles (-286,500)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,711 miles
    Test number
    420191789108
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  18. Pass328,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    328,211 miles
    Test number
    743741936253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S73 KBK

Does S73 KBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S73 KBK is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S73 KBK?
The MOT on S73 KBK is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S73 KBK done?
S73 KBK was recorded at 51,374 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026.
Has S73 KBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 KBK has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S73 KBK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S73 KBK find?
S73 KBK passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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