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Rover 216

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,589 cc

T977 OEWMOT history

T977 OEW is a silver petrol Rover 216 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 46,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
46,273 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T977 OEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
216
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T977 OEW was last recorded at 46,273 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 2,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,171 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,102 miles
Average per year
1,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,273 miles
  • 2024 – 44,171 miles
  • 2023 – 42,306 miles
  • 2022 – 40,520 miles
  • 2021 – 38,450 miles
  • 2020 – 37,031 miles
  • 2019 – 34,409 miles
  • 2018 – 30,823 miles
  • 2017 – 27,214 miles
  • 2016 – 22,476 miles
  • 2015 – 16,984 miles
  • 2009 – 16,946 miles
  • 2008 – 15,571 miles
  • 2007 – 15,256 miles
  • 2006 – 14,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,273 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front brake pads worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake effort low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,273 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    46,273 miles
    Test number
    540170249596
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail46,273 miles (+2,102)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,273 miles
    Test number
    327831169765
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass44,171 miles (+1,865)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    44,171 miles
    Test number
    967758918671
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  4. Pass42,306 miles (+1,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    42,306 miles
    Test number
    111082612655
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass40,520 miles (+2,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    40,520 miles
    Test number
    946330581759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  6. Pass38,450 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,450 miles
    Test number
    392516909152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  7. Fail38,450 miles (+1,419)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,450 miles
    Test number
    749072787926
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  8. Pass37,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    37,031 miles
    Test number
    456936872330
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail37,031 miles (+2,622)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,031 miles
    Test number
    289630391519
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn

  10. Pass34,409 miles (+3,586)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,409 miles
    Test number
    113331376776
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low

  11. Pass30,823 miles (+3,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,823 miles
    Test number
    514260556619
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low

  12. Pass27,214 miles (+4,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,214 miles
    Test number
    993446835906
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn

  13. Pass22,476 miles (+5,492)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,476 miles
    Test number
    282510403812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,984 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    16,984 miles
    Test number
    377937195049
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  15. Fail16,984 miles (+38)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,984 miles
    Test number
    889447995085
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  16. Pass16,946 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    16,946 miles
    Test number
    423900619473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,571 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    15,571 miles
    Test number
    344922438359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,256 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    15,256 miles
    Test number
    403641637460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    14,444 miles
    Test number
    494070446352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about T977 OEW

Does T977 OEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T977 OEW is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T977 OEW?
The MOT on T977 OEW is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T977 OEW done?
T977 OEW was recorded at 46,273 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 1,672 miles a year.
Has T977 OEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T977 OEW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T977 OEW 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 T977 OEW find?
T977 OEW passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded all; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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