What year Rover 216i is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1999 Rover 216i has the highest pass rate at 72.9%, out of 1,763 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Rover 216i MOT failures?

The most common Rover 216i MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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13,160 vehicles · MOT data 1989–2000 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1999

72.9% first-test pass rate · 1,763 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1989

62.1% first-test pass rate · 148 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
2000	71.2%	59,386 mi	383
1999	72.9%	62,893 mi	1,763
1998	71.6%	71,405 mi	1,395
1997	69.4%	78,701 mi	2,140
1996	66.7%	82,643 mi	2,423
1995	67.7%	92,666 mi	972
1994	66.5%	95,168 mi	1,121
1993	65.7%	99,597 mi	1,036
1992	64.7%	104,020 mi	789
1991	64.9%	114,409 mi	634
1990	65.4%	114,213 mi	356
1989	62.1%	71,851 mi	148

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