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Rover 216

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,589 cc

V48 FGFMOT history

V48 FGF is a purple petrol Rover 216 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
75,014 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 FGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
216
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 FGF was last recorded at 75,014 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,585 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
429 miles
Average per year
644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,014 miles
  • 2025 – 74,585 miles
  • 2024 – 74,083 miles
  • 2023 – 73,709 miles
  • 2022 – 73,671 miles
  • 2019 – 72,893 miles
  • 2018 – 72,676 miles
  • 2015 – 72,441 miles
  • 2014 – 71,092 miles
  • 2013 – 70,573 miles
  • 2012 – 70,289 miles
  • 2011 – 69,819 miles
  • 2010 – 69,245 miles
  • 2009 – 68,910 miles
  • 2008 – 68,756 miles
  • 2006 – 62,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,014 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,014 miles (+429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    75,014 miles
    Test number
    504750120026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass74,585 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,585 miles
    Test number
    591395777476
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated

  3. Fail74,575 miles (+492)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,575 miles
    Test number
    690496695752
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated

  4. Pass74,083 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,083 miles
    Test number
    347249996160
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail74,079 miles (+370)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,079 miles
    Test number
    107132774385
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,709 miles
    Test number
    619176086251
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been treated with underseal / oil

  7. Fail73,709 miles (+18)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,709 miles
    Test number
    820086263519
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been treated with underseal / oil

  8. Fail73,691 miles (+20)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,691 miles
    Test number
    233308137552
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been treated with underseal / oil

  9. Pass73,671 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,671 miles
    Test number
    166139309440
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail73,659 miles (+766)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,659 miles
    Test number
    847222705924
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass72,893 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,893 miles
    Test number
    806926738421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,676 miles (+1)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,676 miles
    Test number
    854203091127
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Fail72,675 miles (+234)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,675 miles
    Test number
    682018319336
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Pass72,441 miles (+1,349)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,441 miles
    Test number
    117952915286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear brake slight bind

  15. Pass71,092 miles (+519)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,092 miles
    Test number
    348497814433
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  16. Pass70,573 miles (+284)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,573 miles
    Test number
    565241323238
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass70,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,289 miles
    Test number
    198029302259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,289 miles (+470)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,289 miles
    Test number
    549479502276
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass69,819 miles (+574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,819 miles
    Test number
    128162101242
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass69,245 miles (+11)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,245 miles
    Test number
    870314300200
    • NoteHorn sound is poor
    • NoteNearside rack end has slight play
    • NoteOffside rackend has slight play
    • NoteOffside rear service brake lazy

  21. Fail69,234 miles (+324)1 dangerous4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,234 miles
    Test number
    500801800299
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteHorn sound is poor
    • NoteNearside rack end has slight play
    • NoteOffside rackend has slight play
    • NoteOffside rear service brake lazy

  22. Pass68,910 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,910 miles
    Test number
    704957189118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,898 miles (+142)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,898 miles
    Test number
    833355079180
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front inner wheel arches showing signs of front wheel catching in full lock ,but not catching on turn plates in full lock
    • NoteBoth wipers split

  24. Pass68,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    68,756 miles
    Test number
    932321378125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,756 miles (+6,620)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,756 miles
    Test number
    171280478127
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass62,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    62,136 miles
    Test number
    461729116214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V48 FGF

Does V48 FGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V48 FGF is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V48 FGF?
The MOT on V48 FGF is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V48 FGF done?
V48 FGF was recorded at 75,014 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 644 miles a year.
Has V48 FGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 FGF has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V48 FGF 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 V48 FGF find?
V48 FGF passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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