1997 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · P284 JOV
1997 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 32,897 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P284 JOV Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 32,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P284 JOV Mileage History
- 25/01/200623,229 mi
- 31/01/200724,047 mi+818 mi
- 29/01/200825,812 mi+1,765 mi
- 03/02/200926,647 mi+835 mi
- 08/02/201027,659 mi+1,012 mi
- 02/02/201129,553 mi+1,894 mi
- 21/11/201230,289 mi+736 mi
- 27/01/202632,897 mi+2,608 mi
Average of roughly 483 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
P284 JOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 216 (P284 JOV) between January 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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