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P244 LOP

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,654 mi
Last recorded126,654 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 LOP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 126,654 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 126,654 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 117,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 117,083 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 109,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 100,347 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 100,347 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P244 LOP is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red 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 P244 LOP, 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 P244 LOP registered?

P244 LOP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P244 LOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P244 LOP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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