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P176 MSX

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,286 mi
Last recorded44,286 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 MSX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,286 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

front suspension coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2008 44,286 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded

front suspension coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,442 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 42,442 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake hose ferrules corroded (except n/sf

both front tyres perished

exhaust centre hanger perished

exhaust front pipe & catalyst & centre corroded

fuel tank badly corroded

general corrosion underneath vehicle

handbrake high

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/sr brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,884 miles

suspect slight noise both rear wheel bearings †play in both rack ball ends †both front brake pipes corroded & close to limit at ends †exhaust front badly corroded †auxiliary belts badly perished †front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2005 38,430 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

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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P176 MSX is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P176 MSX, 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 P176 MSX registered?

P176 MSX is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P176 MSX safe to buy?

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