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P98 MJA

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

20,560 mi
Last recorded20,560 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 MJA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 20,560 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 19,815 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 19,797 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 19,784 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 19,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 19,731 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 19,719 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 19,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight cracking on tyres x4

Pass 1 Jun 2016 19,450 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 19,334 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 19,280 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 19,206 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 19,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 17,915 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 14,706 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,582 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,148 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,565 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,748 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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P98 MJA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 70,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P98 MJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P98 MJA registered?

P98 MJA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P98 MJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P98 MJA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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