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P240 BBV

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,849 mi
Last recorded65,849 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 BBV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,849 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 65,849 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine overheated during test. Unable to do emissions.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,675 miles

brakes to be checked all round.

exhaurst corroded.

n/s/r tyre side wall perished.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 53,688 miles

oil pipe ferruel at back of engin slight oil leak. †power steering tank hoses very slight leak / sweating. †corrotion on exhaurst front section.

Fail 22 Jun 2007 53,688 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

oil pipe ferruel at back of engin slight oil leak. †power steering tank hoses very slight leak / sweating. †corrotion on exhaurst front section.

Fail 16 Jun 2006 47,239 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 47,239 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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P240 BBV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P240 BBV, 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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P240 BBV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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