Rover 216 Si (1997)
1997 Rover 216 Si
CarHunch is tracking 967 1997 Rover 216 Si vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1997 Rover 216 Si is in serious trouble: just 10% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and petrol variants show a 0% pass rate across 966 vehicles tested. No dangerous defects are recorded in this cohort, which is the only bright spot, but the near-total failure rate suggests these cars are either barely roadworthy or largely non-functional by this age.
With an average mileage of 122,755 miles and zero recorded failures or advisories per vehicle, the data pattern is contradictory—it points to either missing inspection records or a cohort so mechanically defunct that comprehensive testing isn't even occurring. If you're considering this model, treat any 1997 example as a project car requiring full mechanical assessment rather than a ready-to-drive purchase.
We have 967 1997 Rover 216 Si vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1997 Rover 216 Si
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 966 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 83.3% | 1 |
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