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P195 HRB

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,528 mi
Last recorded76,528 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 HRB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,528 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both outer sills light corroson n/s front caliper binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,923 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres perishing and getting low on inner edge

nearside and offside outer body sills have advanced corossion

Fail 23 Jun 2009 65,888 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 61,764 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

exhaust centre pipe and backbox corroded

Pass 19 May 2007 58,068 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 58,068 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 53,633 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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P195 HRB is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P195 HRB, 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 P195 HRB registered?

P195 HRB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P195 HRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P195 HRB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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