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P125 TGJ

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,136 mi
Last recorded69,136 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 TGJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,136 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,573 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,090 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 65,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 62,978 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,882 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 60,882 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,736 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,225 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,738 miles

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,461 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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P125 TGJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P125 TGJ, 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 P125 TGJ registered?

P125 TGJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P125 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 TGJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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