CarVerify

Free Car Check

P134 LFL

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,683 mi
Last recorded118,683 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 LFL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 118,683 miles

1. Nearside rear wheel arch becomng corroded. 2. Slight exhaust blow at centre joint. 3. Slight play in offside of steering rack. 4. Slight wear in offside front lower joint.

5. Both head lights becomng dull.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 118,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1. Nearside rear wheel arch becomng corroded. 2. Slight exhaust blow at centre joint. 3. Slight play in offside of steering rack. 4. Slight wear in offside front lower joint.

5. Both head lights becomng dull.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 111,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

battery vsecured with bungee

Fail 29 May 2013 111,052 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

battery vsecured with bungee

Pass 30 May 2012 100,356 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 24 May 2012 100,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2011 95,712 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 95,711 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

1. Slight play in o/s of steering. 2. Front cv boots starting to persih. 3. Slight binding on o/s rear brake.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,331 miles

1. o/s front tyre near legal limits. 2. n/s rear tyre near legal limits. 3. o/s rear brake slightly tight. 4. o/s outer sill becooming weak due to corrosion at rear, small hole.

Pass 1 May 2009 73,331 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge n/s front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished slight blow on rear exhaust system n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2008 60,019 miles

battery is insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,564 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 38,720 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 38,720 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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
Full Rover 216 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P134 LFL is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P134 LFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P134 LFL?

You can check the full history of P134 LFL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P134 LFL registered?

P134 LFL is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P134 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P134 LFL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P134 LFL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P134 LFL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.