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P190 SNH

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,923 mi
Last recorded117,923 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 SNH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 117,923 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 115,909 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2009 113,696 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 112,294 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 110,226 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 110,223 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 110,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 99,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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P190 SNH is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P190 SNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P190 SNH registered?

P190 SNH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P190 SNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P190 SNH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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