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P21 EJO

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,426 mi
Last recorded45,426 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 EJO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,426 miles

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

off side steering arm slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 29,027 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,027 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2007 23,476 miles

all 4 tyres noted low on tread

center section exhaust noted very rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2006 18,429 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fan belt perished

n/s headlamp poor (filling with water vapour )

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 EJO is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJO, 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 EJO registered?

P21 EJO is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P21 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 EJO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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