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A697 PAE

1992 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

123,108 mi
Last recorded123,108 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA697 PAE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2006 123,108 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 123,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

minor blow from front exhaust

o/s/r radius arm bush in very poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2006 110,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

minor blow at rear exhaust

Fail 24 Aug 2006 123,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear centre radius arm bush in poor condition

offside rear tyre deflated

Pass 26 Aug 2005 120,906 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 120,906 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A697 PAE is a 1992 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1992 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 97,554 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A697 PAE, 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 34 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A697 PAE registered?

A697 PAE is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 5 June 1992.

Is A697 PAE safe to buy?

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