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P130 GAU

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,434 mi
Last recorded48,434 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 GAU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,434 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

offside front and rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Apr 2016 48,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,513 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,058 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,146 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 40,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,932 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,583 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,948 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 34,103 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 34,103 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 31,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2008 31,746 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 28,707 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 28,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

noise from osf of engine

petrol flap broken

rear wash not working

Pass 3 May 2006 25,596 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 25,596 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight misting of oil on power steering pipes

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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P130 GAU is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P130 GAU, 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 P130 GAU registered?

P130 GAU is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P130 GAU safe to buy?

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