MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
NEAR AND OFFSIDE OUTER LOWER BODY SILLS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
NEAR AND OFFSIDE OUTER LOWER BODY SILLS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P228 VGN is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P228 VGN, 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 P228 VGN registered?
P228 VGN is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 March 1997.
Is P228 VGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for P228 VGN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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