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P27 CEB

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,947 mi
Last recorded114,947 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 CEB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 114,947 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 110,378 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 110,372 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 104,467 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 82,913 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 82,904 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE BRAKE CHECK

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 68,154 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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P27 CEB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P27 CEB, 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 P27 CEB registered?

P27 CEB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P27 CEB safe to buy?

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