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P196 BAP

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,693 mi
Last recorded57,693 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 BAP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2017 57,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 55,811 miles

corrosion on outer sills

oil leaks

Fail 17 May 2016 55,811 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on outer sills

oil leaks

Pass 26 May 2015 54,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

previous welding repairs carried out

Pass 9 May 2014 52,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 52,556 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s cill corroded

o/s cill corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 51,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 49,232 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 49,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre on limit requires attention

Pass 7 May 2011 44,878 miles

exhaust poor requires attention/ front link arms bushes poor

Pass 6 May 2010 39,528 miles

front link arms bushes cracking

Pass 7 May 2009 33,799 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 31,710 miles

cv gators poor,exhaust rusty...

Pass 11 May 2007 30,014 miles

slight play in steering system/ exhaust rusty engine oil leaks/

Pass 10 May 2006 28,825 miles

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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P196 BAP is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P196 BAP, 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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P196 BAP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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