1997 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · P20 CLS
1997 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1997. Recorded mileage 78,900 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2010.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P20 CLS Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2009
- 78,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 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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P20 CLS Mileage History
- 02/03/200655,244 mi
- 13/02/200763,846 mi+8,602 mi
- 13/02/200763,848 mi+2 mi
- 12/02/200871,868 mi+8,020 mi
- 18/02/200978,897 mi+7,029 mi
- 19/02/200978,900 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,965 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P20 CLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 216 (P20 CLS) between March 2006 and February 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2009 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), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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