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P240 NNO

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,474 mi
Last recorded21,474 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 NNO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 May 2025 21,474 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

aux. belts starting to perish

centre exhaust section starting to rust

check front inner brake pads

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and outer edge worn low

nearside rear brake slight binding

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and offside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge worn low

outer sill panels starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2020 21,435 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 21,160 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 20,814 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 20,411 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 19,919 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 19,466 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 19,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 18,700 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 18,222 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,419 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 16,453 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 14,756 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 13,783 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 12,789 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 NNO is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P240 NNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P240 NNO registered?

P240 NNO is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P240 NNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 NNO shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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