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Rover 216

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,589 cc

T5 BHWMOT history

T5 BHW is a blue petrol Rover 216 first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 43,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
43,893 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
216
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BHW was last recorded at 43,893 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Nov 2022: 43,061 miles, lower than 43,369 miles on 24 Nov 2021.

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
43,582 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
311 miles
Average per year
2,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,893 miles
  • 2024 – 43,582 miles
  • 2023 – 43,395 miles
  • 2022 – 43,061 miles
  • 2021 – 43,369 miles
  • 2020 – 41,440 miles
  • 2019 – 41,058 miles
  • 2018 – 37,029 miles
  • 2017 – 36,004 miles
  • 2016 – 34,412 miles
  • 2015 – 31,598 miles
  • 2014 – 28,688 miles
  • 2013 – 26,290 miles
  • 2012 – 23,279 miles
  • 2011 – 20,644 miles
  • 2010 – 18,031 miles
  • 2009 – 15,284 miles
  • 2008 – 11,948 miles
  • 2007 – 8,544 miles
  • 2006 – 5,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,893 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,893 miles (+311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    43,893 miles
    Test number
    253391828872
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass43,582 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    43,582 miles
    Test number
    493996643704
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail43,576 miles (+181)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,576 miles
    Test number
    316580614552
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass43,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,395 miles
    Test number
    571679686665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail43,395 miles (+334)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,395 miles
    Test number
    745030938452
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass43,061 miles (-308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    43,061 miles
    Test number
    221198083525
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass43,369 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,369 miles
    Test number
    658036017842
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail43,368 miles (+1,928)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,368 miles
    Test number
    295853753577
    • MajorEmissions not tested EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  9. Pass41,440 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,440 miles
    Test number
    994544621590
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail41,433 miles (+375)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,433 miles
    Test number
    138743755894
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass41,058 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,058 miles
    Test number
    169513845989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,029 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,029 miles
    Test number
    119872979827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,004 miles (+1,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,004 miles
    Test number
    493779754368
    • AdvisorySlight fluid leak from power steering rack

  14. Pass34,412 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,412 miles
    Test number
    118203187890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,598 miles
    Test number
    602850874848
    • AdvisorySee seperate advisory sheet

  16. Fail31,598 miles (+2,910)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,598 miles
    Test number
    284028488327
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySee seperate advisory sheet

  17. Pass28,688 miles (+2,398)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    28,688 miles
    Test number
    119752814341
    • NoteSee seperate advisory sheet

  18. Pass26,290 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    26,290 miles
    Test number
    656228713381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,279 miles (+2,635)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,279 miles
    Test number
    518886112321
    • NotePower steering rack damp

  20. Pass20,644 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    20,644 miles
    Test number
    329126611328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,031 miles (+2,747)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,031 miles
    Test number
    441932900464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,284 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,284 miles
    Test number
    960621219336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,948 miles (+3,404)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,948 miles
    Test number
    822016888218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,544 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    8,544 miles
    Test number
    351058287254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass5,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    5,552 miles
    Test number
    342682496444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 BHW

Does T5 BHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BHW is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 BHW?
The MOT on T5 BHW is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 BHW done?
T5 BHW was recorded at 43,893 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 2,009 miles a year.
Has T5 BHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BHW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 BHW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 BHW find?
T5 BHW passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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