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P271 LJH

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,130 mi
Last recorded86,130 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 LJH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 86,130 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 83,630 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 80,587 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 80,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 77,570 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 72,374 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 60,645 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 60,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,603 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,118 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,298 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,353 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,478 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,589 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 24,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 23,491 miles

CENTRE HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP PARTIALLY WORKING

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT STRAPPED IN POSITION

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT IS TWISTED

Fail 13 Feb 2006 23,491 miles

CENTRE HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP PARTIALLY WORKING

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT STRAPPED IN POSITION

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT IS TWISTED

Offside 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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P271 LJH is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P271 LJH, 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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P271 LJH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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