1997 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · P207 BDV
1997 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 109,149 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P207 BDV Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2011
- 109,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P207 BDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 216 (P207 BDV) between February 2006 and March 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (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: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
P207 BDV Mileage History
- 10/02/200674,961 mi
- 20/02/200675,095 mi+134 mi
- 26/02/200782,549 mi+7,454 mi
- 26/02/200782,549 mi
- 19/02/200888,779 mi+6,230 mi
- 19/03/200992,057 mi+3,278 mi
- 20/03/200992,057 mi
- 18/03/201094,380 mi+2,323 mi
- 21/03/2011109,149 mi+14,769 mi
Average of roughly 6,695 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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