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P219 VTC

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,244 mi
Last recorded68,244 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 VTC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 68,244 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 68,244 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 65,026 miles

some play in steering rack ends

Pass 29 Apr 2011 61,355 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 61,355 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 57,902 miles

front brake pads

offside front anti-roll bar link

offside front tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2009 55,142 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,643 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 51,523 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 49,042 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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P219 VTC is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P219 VTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P219 VTC registered?

P219 VTC is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P219 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P219 VTC shows 10 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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