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P206 SYE

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,106 mi
Last recorded82,106 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 SYE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 82,106 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 80,263 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 78,437 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 76,770 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 76,770 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 74,585 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 70,848 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 70,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 69,387 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 69,387 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2014 66,635 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 63,574 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 60,382 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 57,747 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 54,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 51,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 47,477 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 44,692 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2007 44,692 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 41,747 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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P206 SYE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P206 SYE, 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 P206 SYE registered?

P206 SYE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P206 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P206 SYE shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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