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P235 DVA

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,334 mi
Last recorded104,334 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 DVA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 104,334 miles

slight play in offside front track control arm

Fail 30 Mar 2011 104,316 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in offside front track control arm

Pass 8 Apr 2010 100,526 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 94,040 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 94,040 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 81,224 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 78,469 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s rear tyres have nail in treads

Fail 23 May 2006 78,423 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2005 67,398 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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P235 DVA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P235 DVA, 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 P235 DVA registered?

P235 DVA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P235 DVA safe to buy?

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