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P150 JSR

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,901 mi
Last recorded112,901 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 JSR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 112,901 miles

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 21 Mar 2012 112,901 miles

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

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

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

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 2 Mar 2011 101,730 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 101,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 95,897 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 95,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 90,701 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 90,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 85,205 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 85,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 80,668 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 80,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 75,126 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 75,126 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P150 JSR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P150 JSR, 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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P150 JSR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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