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P102 UGE

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,768 mi
Last recorded40,768 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 UGE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 40,768 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 39,860 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 39,286 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 38,567 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,750 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 36,788 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,789 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 35,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 34,861 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 34,853 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,792 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 31,507 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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P102 UGE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P102 UGE, 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 P102 UGE registered?

P102 UGE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P102 UGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 UGE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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