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P273 NEG

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,034 mi
Last recorded41,034 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 NEG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,034 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,857 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 31,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,702 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 19,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 14,663 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 13,719 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 13,719 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 12,839 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 11,947 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 11,169 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 10,463 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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P273 NEG is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P273 NEG, 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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What year was P273 NEG registered?

P273 NEG is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P273 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P273 NEG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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