1987 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · D986 DRW
1987 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 81,998 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D986 DRW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 81,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D986 DRW 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 1987 Rover 216 (D986 DRW) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”.
D986 DRW Mileage History
- 16/06/202380,597 mi
- 20/06/202380,602 mi+5 mi
- 02/06/202581,743 mi+1,141 mi
- 02/06/202581,743 mi
- 24/08/202681,998 mi+255 mi
Average of roughly 439 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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