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1998 Rover 216I 1.6L Petrol · R370 BON

R370 BON

1998 Rover 216I (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 89,305 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2008.

Make & Model
ROVER 216I
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Jun 2008
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Jan 2008)
Recorded Mileage
89,305 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Jun 2008
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Jan 2008
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1589cc

R370 BON Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2007
  • 89,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R370 BON Mileage History

  1. 28/06/200578,497 mi
  2. 29/06/200578,497 mi
  3. 24/06/200683,663 mi+5,166 mi
  4. 28/06/200789,290 mi+5,627 mi
  5. 29/06/200789,305 mi+15 mi

Average of roughly 5,401 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R370 BON MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 18:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 216I (R370 BON) between June 2005 and June 2007.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 June 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.

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