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P260 JSR

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,547 mi
Last recorded90,547 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 JSR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 90,547 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

srs light on

Fail 13 Aug 2012 90,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

srs light on

Pass 4 Aug 2011 83,059 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 83,056 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

osr tyre cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2010 77,588 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 77,583 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in osf and nsf steering rack

small cut in nsf tyres tread

Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,236 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 67,985 miles

hand brake travel geting long

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2007 57,998 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 57,994 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 56,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2007 56,967 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2006 48,651 miles

rear tyres are cracked on sidewalls

Fail 6 Feb 2006 48,651 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear tyres are cracked on sidewall and tread

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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P260 JSR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P260 JSR, 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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P260 JSR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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