Rover 218
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T97 UNPMOT history
T97 UNP is a red petrol Rover 218 first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,460 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 98,460 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,556 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T97 UNP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 218
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T97 UNP was last recorded at 98,460 miles on 7 May 2026, 965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Jun 2006: 47,564 miles, lower than 47,650 miles on 21 Jun 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 97,495 miles · 2 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 965 miles
- Average per year
- 2,556 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,460 miles
- 2025 – 97,495 miles
- 2024 – 95,916 miles
- 2023 – 94,526 miles
- 2022 – 91,769 miles
- 2020 – 87,004 miles
- 2019 – 85,076 miles
- 2018 – 80,393 miles
- 2012 – 75,920 miles
- 2011 – 72,438 miles
- 2010 – 63,417 miles
- 2009 – 60,951 miles
- 2008 – 57,109 miles
- 2007 – 51,902 miles
- 2006 – 47,564 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,460 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Tyre cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,460 miles (+965)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 98,460 miles
- Test number
- 458042241844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,495 miles (+1,579)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 97,495 miles
- Test number
- 758207362972
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass95,916 miles (+1,390)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 95,916 miles
- Test number
- 470760801379
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass94,526 miles (+2,757)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 94,526 miles
- Test number
- 820711280421
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass91,769 miles (+4,765)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 91,769 miles
- Test number
- 165364577657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,004 miles (+1,928)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 87,004 miles
- Test number
- 302485863108
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Park brake recording less effort than the Nearside
Pass85,076 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 85,076 miles
- Test number
- 256464135631
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking
Fail85,076 miles (+4,683)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,076 miles
- Test number
- 361521547259
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking
Pass80,393 miles (+4,473)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 80,393 miles
- Test number
- 877152159812
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass75,920 miles (+3,482)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 75,920 miles
- Test number
- 346378472181
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear exhaust box corrodid
Pass72,438 miles (+9,021)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 72,438 miles
- Test number
- 637733981104
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass63,417 miles (+2,466)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 63,417 miles
- Test number
- 223565070471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,951 miles (+3,842)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 60,951 miles
- Test number
- 513105079155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,109 miles (+5,207)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 57,109 miles
- Test number
- 171978378153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 51,902 miles
- Test number
- 874240977192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,902 miles (+4,338)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,902 miles
- Test number
- 961979467105
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass47,564 miles (-86)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 47,564 miles
- Test number
- 531784276126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,650 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,650 miles
- Test number
- 680972276126
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T97 UNP
- Does T97 UNP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T97 UNP is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T97 UNP?
- The MOT on T97 UNP is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T97 UNP done?
- T97 UNP was recorded at 98,460 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,556 miles a year.
- Has T97 UNP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T97 UNP has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on T97 UNP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T97 UNP find?
- T97 UNP passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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