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P164 EBW

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,664 mi
Last recorded103,664 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 EBW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 103,664 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 99,452 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front wiper split

nearside rear sill has slight corrosion

offside rear sill has slight corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2011 99,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front wiper split

nearside rear sill has slight corrosion

offside rear sill has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2010 93,423 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 93,423 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 91,664 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 89,785 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 89,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 41,775 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 41,775 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 87,281 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 84,838 miles

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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P164 EBW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P164 EBW, 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 P164 EBW registered?

P164 EBW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P164 EBW safe to buy?

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