1997 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · R654 LUD
1997 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 86,056 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2010.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Jul 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R654 LUD Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2009
- 86,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R654 LUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 216 (R654 LUD) between August 2005 and August 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
R654 LUD Mileage History
- 16/08/200563,168 mi
- 17/08/200563,168 mi
- 09/08/200669,895 mi+6,727 mi
- 09/08/200669,895 mi
- 07/08/200777,993 mi+8,098 mi
- 07/08/200777,993 mi
- 13/08/200882,840 mi+4,847 mi
- 14/08/200882,840 mi
- 11/08/200986,056 mi+3,216 mi
- 12/08/200986,056 mi
Average of roughly 5,736 miles per year across 10 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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