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P24 DTT

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,290 mi
Last recorded46,290 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 DTT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 46,290 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 46,290 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,506 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,183 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 42,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,328 miles

both rear tyres perished

front exhaust getting rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,629 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 33,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

very slight power steering leak from rack boot

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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P24 DTT is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P24 DTT, 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 P24 DTT registered?

P24 DTT is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P24 DTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P24 DTT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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