1997 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · P316 SKX
1997 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 77,535 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1589cc
P316 SKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2010
- 77,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P316 SKX Mileage History
- 15/02/200666,983 mi
- 13/03/200771,757 mi+4,774 mi
- 31/05/200877,535 mi+5,778 mi
- 01/06/200977,535 mi
- 15/05/201077,535 mi
Average of roughly 2,487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P316 SKX 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 1997 Rover 216 (P316 SKX) between February 2006 and May 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (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.
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