1998 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · R542 BAR
1998 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 94,360 miles. MOT valid until 10/06/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1589cc
R542 BAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 94,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R542 BAR Mileage History
- 06/06/202289,886 mi
- 06/06/202390,546 mi+660 mi
- 10/06/202492,180 mi+1,634 mi
- 05/06/202593,289 mi+1,109 mi
- 05/06/202694,360 mi+1,071 mi
Average of roughly 1,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R542 BAR 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 216 (R542 BAR) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (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.
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