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P195 JSR

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,159 mi
Last recorded88,159 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 JSR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 88,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

hand brake lever would benefit from attention

radiator in very poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2009 88,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front number plate damaged

hand brake lever would benefit from attention

radiator in very poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2008 81,698 miles

coolant radiator in very poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2008 81,698 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT (STEPPED TREAD PATTERN)

coolant radiator in very poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2007 75,393 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 75,393 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 70,309 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2006 70,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JSR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P195 JSR, 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 P195 JSR registered?

P195 JSR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P195 JSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P195 JSR shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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