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Rover 216

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,580 cc

T241 VAJMOT history

T241 VAJ is a red petrol Rover 216 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2026 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 49,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2026
Mileage
49,612 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T241 VAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
216
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,580 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T241 VAJ was last recorded at 49,612 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,442 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
170 miles
Average per year
1,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,612 miles
  • 2025 – 49,442 miles
  • 2024 – 47,319 miles
  • 2023 – 45,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail49,612 miles
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

8 tests since 10 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail49,612 miles (+170)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,612 miles
    Test number
    958516162195
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass49,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    49,442 miles
    Test number
    756626046912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail49,442 miles (+2,123)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,442 miles
    Test number
    220623675511
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass47,319 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    47,319 miles
    Test number
    917952819092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,166 miles
    Test number
    353729821327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,175 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    42,175 km
    Test number
    925158052225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail42,175 km (+4,501)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,175 km
    Test number
    972073647403
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass37,674 km
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    37,674 km
    Test number
    544917218854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T241 VAJ

Does T241 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T241 VAJ expired on 9 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T241 VAJ?
The MOT on T241 VAJ expired on 9 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T241 VAJ done?
T241 VAJ was recorded at 49,612 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,429 miles a year.
Has T241 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T241 VAJ has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T241 VAJ 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 T241 VAJ find?
T241 VAJ failed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 major defect: service brake efficiency below requirements.

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