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Rover 216

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,589 cc

T201 BJFMOT history

T201 BJF is a grey petrol Rover 216 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 91,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
91,990 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T201 BJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
216
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T201 BJF was last recorded at 91,990 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 4,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2011: 45,552 miles, lower than 80,977 miles on 23 Apr 2010.

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
87,853 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,137 miles
Average per year
1,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,990 miles
  • 2025 – 87,853 miles
  • 2024 – 84,673 miles
  • 2023 – 79,359 miles
  • 2022 – 73,169 miles
  • 2021 – 69,140 miles
  • 2020 – 69,056 miles
  • 2019 – 65,428 miles
  • 2018 – 56,170 miles
  • 2017 – 52,851 miles
  • 2016 – 48,322 miles
  • 2014 – 48,116 miles
  • 2013 – 47,598 miles
  • 2012 – 47,089 miles
  • 2011 – 45,552 miles
  • 2010 – 80,977 miles
  • 2009 – 79,086 miles
  • 2008 – 76,597 miles
  • 2007 – 75,339 miles
  • 2006 – 70,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,990 miles
  • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,990 miles (+4,137)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    91,990 miles
    Test number
    377866268168
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass87,853 miles (+3,180)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,853 miles
    Test number
    764809968054
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder sealed

  3. Pass84,673 miles (+5,314)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,673 miles
    Test number
    583557383894
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass79,359 miles (+6,190)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,359 miles
    Test number
    822567623928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,169 miles (+4,029)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,169 miles
    Test number
    971320531344
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On all break pipes where plastic exposes the pipe - they are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass69,140 miles (+44)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,140 miles
    Test number
    695949832245
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail69,096 miles (+28)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,096 miles
    Test number
    564717699480
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail69,068 miles (+12)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,068 miles
    Test number
    713787739064
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail69,056 miles (+11)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,056 miles
    Test number
    330779780080
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail69,045 miles (+3,617)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,045 miles
    Test number
    630660844874
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass65,428 miles (+9,258)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,428 miles
    Test number
    996812266711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,170 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,170 miles
    Test number
    441852085418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,851 miles
    Test number
    441194289518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

  14. Fail52,850 miles (+4,528)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,850 miles
    Test number
    463227400448
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

  15. Pass48,322 miles (+206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,322 miles
    Test number
    227861336361
    • AdvisoryNearside rear starting to crack

  16. Pass48,116 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,116 miles
    Test number
    439657854115
    • NoteNearside front headlamp adjuster not working

  17. Fail48,114 miles (+516)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,114 miles
    Test number
    836676554172
    • FailureFront Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass47,598 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,598 miles
    Test number
    819548953143
    • NoteHand brake long travel

  19. Fail47,592 miles (+503)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,592 miles
    Test number
    489016953124
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHand brake long travel

  20. Pass47,089 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,089 miles
    Test number
    918013562160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,088 miles (+1,536)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,088 miles
    Test number
    797760662167
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass45,552 miles (-35,425)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,552 miles
    Test number
    705881741133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteInt mirror insecure

  23. Pass80,977 miles (+1,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,977 miles
    Test number
    901713910144
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass79,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    79,086 miles
    Test number
    601447119135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,086 miles (+2,489)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,086 miles
    Test number
    653047119147
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass76,597 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,597 miles
    Test number
    883659098033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass75,339 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    75,339 miles
    Test number
    254732807404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail75,336 miles (+4,749)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,336 miles
    Test number
    181441707151
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  29. Pass70,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    70,587 miles
    Test number
    243678416133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T201 BJF

Does T201 BJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T201 BJF is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T201 BJF?
The MOT on T201 BJF is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T201 BJF done?
T201 BJF was recorded at 91,990 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 1,058 miles a year.
Has T201 BJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T201 BJF has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T201 BJF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T201 BJF find?
T201 BJF passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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