1997 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · P790 NLH
1997 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 45,125 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P790 NLH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 45,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P790 NLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 216 (P790 NLH) between June 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
P790 NLH Mileage History
- 26/06/202645,096 mi
- 02/07/202645,125 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 1,750 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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