1997 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · P509 VFV
1997 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 91,933 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2009.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Mar 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P509 VFV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2008
- 91,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P509 VFV Mileage History
- 21/02/200677,802 mi
- 21/02/200677,802 mi
- 22/02/200783,096 mi+5,294 mi
- 22/02/200891,933 mi+8,837 mi
Average of roughly 7,061 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P509 VFV MOT History
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 216 (P509 VFV) between February 2006 and February 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 February 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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