1997 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · C4 BXF
1997 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17/11/1997. Recorded mileage 120,221 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,221 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
C4 BXF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/07/2026
- 120,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C4 BXF Mileage History
- 07/05/200567,649 mi
- 06/05/200670,800 mi+3,151 mi
- 21/04/200773,934 mi+3,134 mi
- 16/05/200878,074 mi+4,140 mi
- 09/05/200980,696 mi+2,622 mi
- 24/04/201084,696 mi+4,000 mi
- 07/05/201188,484 mi+3,788 mi
- 21/04/201292,829 mi+4,345 mi
- 27/04/201397,081 mi+4,252 mi
- 26/04/2014100,518 mi+3,437 mi
- 15/05/2015106,092 mi+5,574 mi
- 21/05/2015106,131 mi+39 mi
- 01/07/20209,528 mi-96,603 mi
- 30/06/2021113,661 mi+104,133 mi
- 06/06/2022115,476 mi+1,815 mi
- 13/06/2022115,476 mi
- 06/09/2023117,883 mi+2,407 mi
- 20/12/2023117,888 mi+5 mi
- 06/01/2025119,585 mi+1,697 mi
- 11/01/2025119,613 mi+28 mi
- 03/07/2026120,221 mi+608 mi
Average of roughly 2,485 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C4 BXF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 216 (C4 BXF) between May 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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