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P21 CEB

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,229 mi
Last recorded40,229 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 CEB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,229 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 39,888 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 39,406 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,466 miles

SRS airbag lamp on

both h/lamp aims reset

n/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,414 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)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 37,397 miles

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

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 front brake binding slightly.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,424 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,344 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,128 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,755 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 32,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 31,162 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 31,162 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,588 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 29,588 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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P21 CEB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green 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 P21 CEB, 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 P21 CEB registered?

P21 CEB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P21 CEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 CEB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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