Official DVLA Record

1997 Rover 216I 1.6L Petrol · P153 LKE

P153 LKE

1997 Rover 216I (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 101,783 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
ROVER 216I
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 29/05/2008
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/06/2008)
Recorded Mileage
101,783 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/05/2008
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/06/2008
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1589cc

P153 LKE Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2007
  • 101,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P153 LKE Mileage History

  1. 10/04/200689,781 mi
  2. 15/02/200794,732 mi+4,951 mi
  3. 30/05/2007101,783 mi+7,051 mi
  4. 30/05/2007101,783 mi

Average of roughly 10,565 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

P153 LKE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 04:59
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 216I (P153 LKE) between April 2006 and May 2007.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 May 2007 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.

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