MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust heat sheild is inscure
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear mudguard insecure
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust pipe heat sheild is inscure
engine oil level is low
exhaust tail pipe heat sheild is inscure
corrosion showing to both rear outer brake pipes
large crack in front windscreen but not effecting drivers view of the road
slight wear in o/s track rod end
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both front shock absorbers starting to weep.
Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion.
corrosion showing to metal brake pipes
n/s/f tyre has small split in tread
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in rear tyre
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P165 VRF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 P165 VRF, 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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How do I check the history of P165 VRF?
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What year was P165 VRF registered?
P165 VRF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P165 VRF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P165 VRF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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