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Rover 820

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T16 RVRMOT history

T16 RVR is a red petrol Rover 820 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,571 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 RVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
820
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 RVR was last recorded at 116,571 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 16,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,714 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
16,857 miles
Average per year
3,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,571 miles
  • 2025 – 99,714 miles
  • 2024 – 98,680 miles
  • 2022 – 98,617 miles
  • 2018 – 97,633 miles
  • 2017 – 96,702 miles
  • 2014 – 94,370 miles
  • 2013 – 89,706 miles
  • 2012 – 86,355 miles
  • 2011 – 81,872 miles
  • 2010 – 76,083 miles
  • 2009 – 70,039 miles
  • 2008 – 64,760 miles
  • 2007 – 59,714 miles
  • 2006 – 55,642 miles
  • 2005 – 49,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,571 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,571 miles (+16,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,571 miles
    Test number
    775820660771
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,714 miles (+1,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,714 miles
    Test number
    829071703779
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass98,680 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,680 miles
    Test number
    854020354762
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass98,617 miles (+984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,617 miles
    Test number
    854017113196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass97,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,633 miles
    Test number
    987389906195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,633 miles (+931)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,633 miles
    Test number
    132467018857
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass96,702 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,702 miles
    Test number
    943469645129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    94,370 miles
    Test number
    927820944395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,370 miles (+299)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,370 miles
    Test number
    878419234345
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail94,071 miles (+4,365)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,071 miles
    Test number
    347570794284
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  11. Pass89,706 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,706 miles
    Test number
    997810893277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,355 miles (+4,483)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,355 miles
    Test number
    148601492243
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  13. Pass81,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    81,872 miles
    Test number
    885363491252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail81,872 miles (+5,789)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,872 miles
    Test number
    947971591217
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass76,083 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,083 miles
    Test number
    412996290246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear brake disc coroded on face

  16. Fail76,083 miles (+6,044)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,083 miles
    Test number
    881986290270
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear brake disc coroded on face

  17. Pass70,039 miles (+5,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,039 miles
    Test number
    754763299299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass64,760 miles (+5,046)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,760 miles
    Test number
    111799308335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,714 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,714 miles
    Test number
    860062307316
    • NoteNearside sill damaged

  20. Fail59,703 miles (+4,061)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,703 miles
    Test number
    121910507345
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside sill damaged

  21. Pass55,642 miles (+5,851)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,642 miles
    Test number
    174986106338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    49,791 miles
    Test number
    572461825332
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T16 RVR

Does T16 RVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 RVR is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 RVR?
The MOT on T16 RVR is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 RVR done?
T16 RVR was recorded at 116,571 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 3,309 miles a year.
Has T16 RVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 RVR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T16 RVR 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 T16 RVR find?
T16 RVR passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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