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P275 FBW

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,898 mi
Last recorded162,898 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 FBW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 162,898 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

small chips in screen

Pass 22 Mar 2007 148,579 miles

exhaust showing signs of age

heat shield rattling

nearside outer cv gaiter is perishing

offside drop link perishing and splitting

Pass 24 Mar 2006 133,362 miles

see advisory sheet

Fail 23 Mar 2006 133,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti roll bar drop link bushes are perishing and splitting

nearside front outer cv gaiter is perishing

nearside front shock is damp

offside front lower ball joint gaiter is split

rear number plate disfigured

slight play in offside steering rack

slight sweat from power steering pipe

washers weak on nearside

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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P275 FBW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P275 FBW, 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 P275 FBW registered?

P275 FBW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 12 April 1997.

Is P275 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P275 FBW shows 4 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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