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P24 ROV

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,133 mi
Last recorded76,133 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 ROV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 76,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer cv gaiters both sides cracking / perishing

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filler neck ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,350 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking/perished on outer edge

Fail 16 Mar 2018 74,350 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres cracking/perished on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,230 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,035 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak noted

Fail 26 Feb 2016 69,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak noted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 67,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,179 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

inner edge of nearside front tyre worn

Fail 7 Mar 2014 65,174 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner edge of nearside front tyre worn

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,890 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,934 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 51,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre badly worn on edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,831 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 48,831 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,506 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,265 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,258 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 37,250 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,009 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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P24 ROV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ROV, 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.

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P24 ROV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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