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Rover 216I

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,589 cc

V53 FSWMOT history

V53 FSW is a blue petrol Rover 216I first used on 20 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 68,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2025
Mileage
68,103 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 FSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
216I
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,589 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 FSW was last recorded at 68,103 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 1,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,694 miles · 18 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,409 miles
Average per year
2,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,103 miles
  • 2023 – 66,694 miles
  • 2022 – 64,675 miles
  • 2021 – 62,779 miles
  • 2020 – 62,081 miles
  • 2019 – 60,540 miles
  • 2018 – 60,510 miles
  • 2012 – 57,500 miles
  • 2011 – 55,087 miles
  • 2010 – 50,917 miles
  • 2009 – 40,567 miles
  • 2008 – 33,140 miles
  • 2007 – 27,537 miles
  • 2006 – 21,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,103 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,103 miles (+1,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,103 miles
    Test number
    984776908358
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,694 miles (+2,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,694 miles
    Test number
    643743195884
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,675 miles (+1,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,675 miles
    Test number
    169759874439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass62,779 miles (+698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,779 miles
    Test number
    231196622147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,081 miles (+1,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,081 miles
    Test number
    602974831060
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,540 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,540 miles
    Test number
    968443679105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass60,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,510 miles
    Test number
    781265928167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,510 miles (+3,010)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,510 miles
    Test number
    789844993823
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass57,500 miles (+2,413)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,500 miles
    Test number
    449858712468
    • NoteNearside brake reading slightly low effort.
    • NoteParking brake requires adjustment.

  10. Pass55,087 miles (+4,170)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,087 miles
    Test number
    709760121342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,917 miles (+10,350)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    303008820321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,567 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,567 miles
    Test number
    194199689145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass40,567 miles (+7,427)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,567 miles
    Test number
    450869689111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,140 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,140 miles
    Test number
    443151498148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,537 miles (+5,770)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,537 miles
    Test number
    391855257166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,767 miles
    Test number
    540847066145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V53 FSW

Does V53 FSW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V53 FSW expired on 26 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V53 FSW?
The MOT on V53 FSW expired on 26 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V53 FSW done?
V53 FSW was recorded at 68,103 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 2,540 miles a year.
Has V53 FSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 FSW has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on V53 FSW 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 V53 FSW find?
V53 FSW passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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