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P138 MJA

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,856 mi
Last recorded84,856 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 MJA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil leak on the engine

oil leak on the gearbox

Fail 18 Mar 2014 84,856 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil leak on the engine

oil leak on the gearbox

Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres wearing on the edges

both wing mirrors held on with tape but are secure

middle box is corroded

power steering has a leak from pump

radiator is badly damaged and corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 80,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres wearing on the edges

both wing mirrors held on with tape but are secure

middle box is corroded

power steering has a leak from pump

radiator is badly damaged and corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

batt/insecure

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

o/s/f door mirror is held on by tape

oil leal on the gearbox

slight oil leak on the power steering pump

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,644 miles

o/s/f door mirror is tapped on

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

objects removed from inside mirror at time of test,obstructing drivers veiw of the road.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,769 miles

Battery insecure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 67,867 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,177 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 61,463 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 61,463 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads half worn

rear indicators starting to show white light

rear tyres heavily cracked to outer sidewall and shoulders and splitting to patter

wiper park satisfactory for test

Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,678 miles

slight bind o/s/r wheel

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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P138 MJA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P138 MJA, 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 P138 MJA registered?

P138 MJA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P138 MJA safe to buy?

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