1998 Rover 216I 1.6L Petrol · R370 BON
1998 Rover 216I (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 89,305 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2008.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216I
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R370 BON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2007
- 89,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R370 BON Mileage History
- 28/06/200578,497 mi
- 29/06/200578,497 mi
- 24/06/200683,663 mi+5,166 mi
- 28/06/200789,290 mi+5,627 mi
- 29/06/200789,305 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 5,401 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R370 BON 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 1998 Rover 216I (R370 BON) between June 2005 and June 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 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 (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
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