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P266 ABV

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,259 mi
Last recorded64,259 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 ABV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,259 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 64,256 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,290 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,925 miles

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

Nearside rear park brake slightly reduced effort

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,351 miles

Crash damage to offside rear

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 55,338 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Park brake travel long

Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,403 miles

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

Oil leak

cut in n/s/r tyre

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 24 Mar 2007 50,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

park lever high on application

Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,165 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P266 ABV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P266 ABV, 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 P266 ABV registered?

P266 ABV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P266 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P266 ABV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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