MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
airbag light is on
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
repair to exhaust front pipe
slight play in o/s steering rack
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P153 PLN is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P153 PLN, 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 P153 PLN registered?
P153 PLN is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P153 PLN safe to buy?
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