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P199 OPX

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,511 mi
Last recorded26,511 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 OPX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,511 miles

Brakes ; fluid level at resevoir low

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 26 % , o/s lower

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 14 Mar 2014 26,505 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brakes ; n/s/r brake disc , corrosion outer face

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Note ; coolant was very low , topped up , recommend investigation & anti-freeze check

Oil leak ?

Steering ; P.A.S. drive belt cracking , recommend replace

Various cxovers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 9 Mar 2013 24,865 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,037 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,934 miles

auto gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2011 17,932 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

auto gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 17,872 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 17,214 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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P199 OPX is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue 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 P199 OPX, 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 P199 OPX registered?

P199 OPX is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P199 OPX safe to buy?

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