1998 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · E17 DSP
1998 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/06/1998. Recorded mileage 50,065 miles. MOT valid until 27/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1590cc
E17 DSP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 50,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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E17 DSP Mileage History
- 16/09/202149,104 mi
- 09/09/202249,638 mi+534 mi
- 10/10/202249,680 mi+42 mi
- 29/05/202650,065 mi+385 mi
Average of roughly 205 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E17 DSP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 216 (E17 DSP) between September 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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