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P195 LOM

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,292 mi
Last recorded105,292 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 LOM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 105,292 miles

front number plate damaged....

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing....

n/s & o/s/r trailing arm bush bondings beginning to fail....

o/s/f outer sill front damaged & corroding.....

o/s/r brake pipe corroding...

wipers smear....

Fail 26 Aug 2008 102,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust corroded at join with rear....

exhaust cat heat shield loose.....

front number plate damaged....

n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn....

n/s outer c/v gaiter perishing.....

o/s/f outer sill damaged....

Pass 26 Aug 2008 102,367 miles

centre exhaust corroded at join with rear....

exhaust cat heat shield loose.....

front number plate damaged....

n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn....

n/s outer c/v gaiter perishing.....

o/s/f outer sill damaged....

Pass 22 Aug 2007 97,869 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 97,869 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all road wheels corroding.....

front number plate cracked...

n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn.....

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split.....

o/s outer sill front damaged....

o/s/f outer wheel rim damaged...

o/s/f tyre tread close to limit.....

Pass 21 Aug 2006 92,946 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 92,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front number plate damaged...

n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn..

n/s/f outer wheel rim distorted..

slight exhaust leak , cat to centre join...

Fail 19 Aug 2005 85,123 miles

Brake fluid in poor condition.

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 85,123 miles

Brake fluid in poor condition.

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 LOM is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LOM, 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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P195 LOM is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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