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P137 GCF

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,314 mi
Last recorded115,314 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 GCF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 115,314 miles

temp repair to center exhaust

Pass 26 Oct 2012 108,040 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 97,225 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,461 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,316 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 577,527 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 577,527 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 41,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,726 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 36,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

off side rear tyre badly perished

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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P137 GCF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P137 GCF, 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 P137 GCF registered?

P137 GCF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P137 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P137 GCF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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