1997 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · R798 APV
1997 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/11/1997. Recorded mileage 99,688 miles. MOT valid until 19/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,688 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
R798 APV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 99,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R798 APV Mileage History
- 01/08/202394,047 mi
- 02/08/202494,973 mi+926 mi
- 07/08/202599,234 mi+4,261 mi
- 19/08/202599,237 mi+3 mi
- 21/08/202699,688 mi+451 mi
Average of roughly 1,846 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R798 APV 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 (R798 APV) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 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: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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