1996 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · P388 MRW
1996 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 85,279 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/03/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1589cc
P388 MRW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2007
- 85,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P388 MRW Mileage History
- 06/02/200674,113 mi
- 06/02/200674,113 mi
- 02/03/200785,274 mi+11,161 mi
- 03/03/200785,279 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 10,460 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P388 MRW 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 1996 Rover 216 (P388 MRW) between February 2006 and March 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2007 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 (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)”.
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