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Rover 214

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,396 cc

T189 BAVMOT history

T189 BAV is a blue petrol Rover 214 first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,122 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T189 BAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
214
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T189 BAV was last recorded at 95,122 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,050 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
2,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,122 miles
  • 2025 – 95,050 miles
  • 2024 – 91,169 miles
  • 2023 – 86,383 miles
  • 2022 – 80,993 miles
  • 2021 – 70,449 miles
  • 2020 – 63,616 miles
  • 2019 – 63,544 miles
  • 2018 – 63,325 miles
  • 2017 – 62,994 miles
  • 2016 – 62,306 miles
  • 2015 – 61,670 miles
  • 2014 – 60,300 miles
  • 2013 – 58,279 miles
  • 2012 – 56,259 miles
  • 2011 – 53,977 miles
  • 2010 – 51,800 miles
  • 2009 – 49,112 miles
  • 2008 – 45,894 miles
  • 2007 – 42,456 miles
  • 2006 – 39,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,122 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage PAS pump area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,122 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,122 miles
    Test number
    982175553012
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass95,050 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    95,050 miles
    Test number
    839031618687
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage PAS pump area (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail95,046 miles (+3,877)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,046 miles
    Test number
    963461200740
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage PAS pump area (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass91,169 miles (+4,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,169 miles
    Test number
    432876755940
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes require adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass86,383 miles (+5,390)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,383 miles
    Test number
    667662566714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass80,993 miles (+10,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,993 miles
    Test number
    951051105179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,449 miles (+6,833)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,449 miles
    Test number
    956611268826
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage supply pipe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass63,616 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,616 miles
    Test number
    731916228155
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak. Gearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes require adjustment. Long hand brake travel

  9. Pass63,544 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    63,544 miles
    Test number
    452483633749
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  10. Fail63,522 miles (+197)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,522 miles
    Test number
    449340676500
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  11. Pass63,325 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,325 miles
    Test number
    370205465064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,994 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,994 miles
    Test number
    336269691807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,306 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,306 miles
    Test number
    140018719720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,670 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,670 miles
    Test number
    168938195196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,668 miles (+1,368)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,668 miles
    Test number
    768496095118
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass60,300 miles (+2,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,300 miles
    Test number
    938442084178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass58,279 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,279 miles
    Test number
    547749483164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,259 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,259 miles
    Test number
    676625282109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,977 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,977 miles
    Test number
    759512191150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,800 miles
    Test number
    220836180455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,800 miles (+2,688)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,800 miles
    Test number
    673676180132
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass49,112 miles (+3,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,112 miles
    Test number
    262214299403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass45,894 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,894 miles
    Test number
    241775288448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,456 miles (+3,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,456 miles
    Test number
    954807107261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass39,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,022 miles
    Test number
    254160716255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T189 BAV

Does T189 BAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T189 BAV is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T189 BAV?
The MOT on T189 BAV is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T189 BAV done?
T189 BAV was recorded at 95,122 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,808 miles a year.
Has T189 BAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T189 BAV has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T189 BAV 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 T189 BAV find?
T189 BAV passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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