Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1991 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · J938 TPE

J938 TPE

1991 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1991. Recorded mileage 186,172 miles. MOT valid until 04/05/2027.

Make & Model
ROVER 216
Year / Origin
1991
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/05/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
186,172 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04/05/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1991
Engine
1590cc

J938 TPE Key Findings

  • 31 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
  • 186,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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J938 TPE Mileage History

  1. 17/11/2005103,424 mi
  2. 21/11/2006107,616 mi+4,192 mi
  3. 21/11/2006107,616 mi
  4. 24/11/2007111,885 mi+4,269 mi
  5. 24/11/2007111,885 mi
  6. 22/11/2008115,281 mi+3,396 mi
  7. 26/11/2008115,281 mi
  8. 27/10/2009119,317 mi+4,036 mi
  9. 27/10/2009119,317 mi
  10. 27/10/2010123,938 mi+4,621 mi
  11. 28/10/2011129,531 mi+5,593 mi
  12. 30/10/2012134,656 mi+5,125 mi
  13. 13/11/2013139,550 mi+4,894 mi
  14. 04/11/2014145,792 mi+6,242 mi
  15. 09/11/2015152,313 mi+6,521 mi
  16. 26/10/2016157,804 mi+5,491 mi
  17. 27/10/2016157,805 mi+1 mi
  18. 14/11/2017161,056 mi+3,251 mi
  19. 14/11/2017161,056 mi
  20. 12/11/2018166,146 mi+5,090 mi
  21. 12/11/2018166,146 mi
  22. 06/11/2019170,334 mi+4,188 mi
  23. 14/11/2019170,334 mi
  24. 29/10/2020173,996 mi+3,662 mi
  25. 06/11/2020174,085 mi+89 mi
  26. 23/11/2021175,488 mi+1,403 mi
  27. 24/11/2021175,489 mi+1 mi
  28. 23/11/2022178,521 mi+3,032 mi
  29. 06/03/2024181,859 mi+3,338 mi
  30. 24/04/2025183,855 mi+1,996 mi
  31. 06/05/2026186,172 mi+2,317 mi

Average of roughly 4,043 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

J938 TPE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 13:20
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Rover 216 (J938 TPE) between November 2005 and May 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 64 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 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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