1997 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · R539 SOJ
1997 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 67,410 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2011.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R539 SOJ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2010
- 67,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R539 SOJ Mileage History
- 30/03/200645,556 mi
- 30/03/200645,556 mi
- 21/03/200752,199 mi+6,643 mi
- 21/03/200752,199 mi
- 19/03/200854,793 mi+2,594 mi
- 20/03/200959,698 mi+4,905 mi
- 27/03/200959,857 mi+159 mi
- 31/03/201067,407 mi+7,550 mi
- 12/04/201067,409 mi+2 mi
- 15/04/201067,410 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,404 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R539 SOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 216 (R539 SOJ) between March 2006 and April 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”.
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