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P224 RRF

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,366 mi
Last recorded62,366 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 RRF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 62,366 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant leaking (water pump) and level low

Pass 1 Nov 2013 61,888 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 61,888 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,238 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 61,234 miles

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)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,574 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 60,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 59,998 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,671 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,626 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 57,626 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,752 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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P224 RRF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P224 RRF, 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 P224 RRF registered?

P224 RRF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 July 1997.

Is P224 RRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P224 RRF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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