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Rover 216 Registrations by Year

There are 71,811 Rover 216 registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.

There are 71,811 Rover 216 registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1971 to 2025.

More were registered in 1997 than any other year (10,855 vehicles).

MOT pass rates range from 64.1% for 1988 cars up to 70.4% for 1999 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.

66.9%

MOT pass rate

71,811

On UK roads

77,433

Median mileage

36 yr

Typical lifespan

Browse Rover 216 registrations by year

27 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.

7 plates 80.4% pass 54,467 mi

442 plates 69.3% pass 55,710 mi

5,726 plates 70.4% pass 60,216 mi

9,096 plates 69.0% pass 64,963 mi

10,855 plates 67.7% pass 70,385 mi

9,858 plates 65.8% pass 76,736 mi

6,505 plates 66.4% pass 88,651 mi

6,911 plates 65.9% pass 88,916 mi

8,416 plates 64.3% pass 94,896 mi

6,222 plates 64.5% pass 97,554 mi

4,392 plates 64.4% pass 101,672 mi

2,581 plates 65.0% pass 96,413 mi

519 plates 64.2% pass 76,314 mi

112 plates 64.1% pass 63,718 mi

70 plates 68.2% pass 55,703 mi

33 plates 65.3% pass 57,877 mi

25 plates 66.7% pass 41,897 mi

26 plates 67.6% pass 92,621 mi

Rover 216 registrations — frequently asked questions

How many Rover 216s are there in the UK?

There are 71,811 Rover 216 registrations on record across model years 1971 to 2025.

Which year had the most Rover 216s registered?

1997 — 10,855 Rover 216s were registered that year, more than any other.

What is the average mileage of a Rover 216?

The typical Rover 216 has covered around 77,433 miles.

Which Rover 216 year is most reliable?

Based on MOT data, the 1999 Rover 216 has the highest pass rate at 70.4%.

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