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P140 CCU

1997 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

138,074 mi
Last recorded138,074 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 CCU
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2009 138,074 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

PETROL TANK EXCESSIVLEY CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 129,309 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Apr 2008 129,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Apr 2007 118,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

several hi level stop lights inoperative

windscreen marked in several places

Fail 17 Apr 2007 118,437 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

several hi level stop lights inoperative

windscreen scratched in several places

Pass 15 Apr 2006 106,433 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2006 106,354 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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P140 CCU is a 1997 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,372 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P140 CCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P140 CCU is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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