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Rover 218

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T261 JVXMOT history

T261 JVX is a purple petrol Rover 218 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2025
Mileage
133,940 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T261 JVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
218
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T261 JVX was last recorded at 133,940 miles on 6 Feb 2024, 1,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,648 miles · 20 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,292 miles
Average per year
3,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,940 miles
  • 2022 – 132,648 miles
  • 2021 – 132,346 miles
  • 2020 – 131,710 miles
  • 2017 – 131,689 miles
  • 2016 – 131,674 miles
  • 2015 – 128,456 miles
  • 2014 – 121,971 miles
  • 2013 – 115,136 miles
  • 2012 – 112,063 miles
  • 2011 – 108,209 miles
  • 2010 – 100,178 miles
  • 2009 – 92,797 miles
  • 2008 – 85,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,940 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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm centre bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm centre bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,940 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,940 miles
    Test number
    531400793103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,648 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,648 miles
    Test number
    154559133545
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Fail132,648 miles (+302)2 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,648 miles
    Test number
    980474615253
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  4. Pass132,346 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    132,346 miles
    Test number
    228585340876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail132,346 miles (+636)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,346 miles
    Test number
    827601956424
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass131,710 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    131,710 miles
    Test number
    595319816313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,689 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,689 miles
    Test number
    562955826055
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail131,685 miles (+11)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,685 miles
    Test number
    833319760293
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass131,674 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    131,674 miles
    Test number
    703905951854
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill to jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail131,674 miles (+15)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,674 miles
    Test number
    520012403315
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill to jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail131,659 miles (+3,203)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,659 miles
    Test number
    559946041049
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill damaged resulting in a hole between the sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryInstrument lights flickering

  12. Pass128,456 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    128,456 miles
    Test number
    118400745170
    • NoteCoolant leak

  13. Fail128,456 miles (+6,485)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,456 miles
    Test number
    649489035163
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  14. Pass121,971 miles (+401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    121,971 miles
    Test number
    745353654103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail121,570 miles (+6,434)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,570 miles
    Test number
    758798824125
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass115,136 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    115,136 miles
    Test number
    506968643146
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail115,136 miles (+3,073)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,136 miles
    Test number
    468644143114
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass112,063 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,063 miles
    Test number
    795828132119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,209 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    108,209 miles
    Test number
    656941851137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,178 miles (+7,381)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    100,178 miles
    Test number
    833770340140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  21. Pass92,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    92,797 miles
    Test number
    290848149490
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail92,797 miles (+7,024)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,797 miles
    Test number
    402768849167
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass85,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    85,773 miles
    Test number
    202202228013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T261 JVX

Does T261 JVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T261 JVX expired on 5 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T261 JVX?
The MOT on T261 JVX expired on 5 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T261 JVX done?
T261 JVX was recorded at 133,940 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2024, an average of 3,003 miles a year.
Has T261 JVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T261 JVX has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T261 JVX 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 T261 JVX find?
T261 JVX passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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