MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear exhaust in poor condition
small chips in screen
exhaust showing signs of age
heat shield rattling
nearside outer cv gaiter is perishing
offside drop link perishing and splitting
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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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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