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P160 AHG

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,883 mi
Last recorded72,883 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 AHG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 72,883 miles

Corrosion forming on floor pans to sills front and rear both sides

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 72,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion forming on floor pans to sills front and rear both sides

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 70,111 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion forming on floor pans to lower sills front and rear both sides close to and inside prescribed areas

Fail 9 Apr 2019 70,111 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion forming on floor pans to lower sills front and rear both sides close to and inside prescribed areas

Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion forming on floor pans to lower sills front and rear both sides close to and inside prescribed areas

Fail 9 Apr 2018 67,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion forming on floor pans to lower sills front and rear both sides close to and inside prescribed areas

Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,258 miles

Corrosion forming on floor pans/lower sills areas close to and inside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 65,258 miles

Corrosion forming on floor pans/lower sills areas close to and inside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,586 miles

Corrosion forming on floor pans /lower sills areas close to and inside prescribed areas

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,645 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,624 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,883 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 53,883 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 50,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear/Centre exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,740 miles

Rear/Centre exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,710 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 43,174 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 41,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,722 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,644 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 39,762 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 38,647 miles

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

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

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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P160 AHG is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P160 AHG, 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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P160 AHG is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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