Rover 216
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 2,192 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
2,192
Best Year
1991 (90%)
Years Covered
10
About the Rover 216
The Rover 216 has been tested 2,192 times in 2026 MOT data across 10 model years (1990 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1991 model is the most reliable with a 90% pass rate from 79 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 71%. With a 19 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Older ROVER 216s tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 7 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 95,086 miles, while the newest (1999) averages 72,384 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Rover 216 by Year
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