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P278 WUF

1997 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,829 mi
Last recorded48,829 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 WUF
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 48,829 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

blow in front section of exhaust

chips to screen

corrosion to metal brake pipes

cv gaitors heavily perished

damage to o/s outer sill

engine oil leak

n/s rear tyre perished and cracked

n/s/r indicator fading

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

repair to o/s rear sill heavily undersealed

slight play in steering

Fail 12 Jun 2009 48,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

blow in front section of exhaust

chips to screen

corrosion to metal brake pipes

cv gaitors heavily perished

damage to o/s outer sill

engine oil leak

n/s rear tyre perished and cracked

n/s/r indicator fading

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering

Pass 21 Jun 2008 42,519 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,863 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 39,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2006 33,432 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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P278 WUF is a 1997 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P278 WUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P278 WUF registered?

P278 WUF is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P278 WUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P278 WUF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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