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P24 JSR

1997 Rover 216I

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,614 mi
Last recorded100,614 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 JSR
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 100,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 100,612 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 94,725 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 94,725 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 90,207 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 90,177 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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P24 JSR is a 1997 Rover 216I in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P24 JSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P24 JSR registered?

P24 JSR is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P24 JSR safe to buy?

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