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P216 CPC

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,887 mi
Last recorded81,887 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 CPC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 81,887 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,691 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,162 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 May 2019 73,136 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine brace bush worn

Fail 10 May 2019 73,135 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine brace bush worn

Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs rusty and pitted

both sides rear brakes slight grabbing

both sides rear footbrake efforts poor and overall just legal limits at 51%

exhaust all system poor and rusty

nearside rear of outer sill weak and small rust hole

vehicle showing signs of standing long time and underbody corrosion to all areas

Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides rubbers worn and split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs rusty and pitted

both sides rear brakes slight grabbing

both sides rear footbrake efforts poor and overall just legal limits at 51%

exhaust all system poor and rusty

nearside rear of outer sill weak and small rust hole

vehicle showing signs of standing long time and underbody corrosion to all areas

Fail 24 Feb 2015 68,428 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,068 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge.

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,555 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,510 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,523 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 52,589 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 50,353 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 48,812 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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P216 CPC is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P216 CPC, 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 P216 CPC registered?

P216 CPC is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P216 CPC safe to buy?

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