1989 Rover 216I 1.6L Petrol · G966 COY
1989 Rover 216I (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/12/1989. Recorded mileage 66,689 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216I
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 66,689 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1600cc
G966 COY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 66,689 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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G966 COY Odometer History
- 09/03/202359,779 km
- 09/03/202359,779 km
- 01/03/202463,217 km+3,438 km
- 17/04/202566,689 km+3,472 km
- 17/04/202566,689 km
Average of roughly 3,277 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G966 COY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Rover 216I (G966 COY) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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