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P256 FDY

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,643 mi
Last recorded94,643 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 FDY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 94,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 90,709 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 81,791 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 81,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2008 69,784 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 58,147 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 52,621 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 52,621 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P256 FDY is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver 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 P256 FDY, 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 P256 FDY registered?

P256 FDY is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P256 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 FDY 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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