1996 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · P721 RGJ
1996 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 65,295 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2011.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Mar 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P721 RGJ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2010
- 65,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P721 RGJ 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 1996 Rover 216 (P721 RGJ) between June 2006 and June 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2010 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 registration plate faded (6.3.1d)”; “Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
P721 RGJ Mileage History
- 12/06/200660,343 mi
- 19/06/200762,918 mi+2,575 mi
- 19/06/200762,918 mi
- 03/06/200863,680 mi+762 mi
- 03/06/200863,680 mi
- 04/07/200964,839 mi+1,159 mi
- 06/07/200964,845 mi+6 mi
- 26/06/201065,295 mi+450 mi
Average of roughly 1,226 miles per year across 8 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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