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P240 DVA

1997 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,870 mi
Last recorded79,870 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 DVA
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 79,870 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 79,870 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2008 76,530 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 72,161 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 72,161 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 62,798 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 57,919 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 57,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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P240 DVA is a 1997 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,372 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P240 DVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P240 DVA registered?

P240 DVA is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P240 DVA safe to buy?

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