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P281 NJW

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,612 mi
Last recorded88,612 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 NJW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2016 88,612 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear seat belt buckle operation poor

nearside rear wheelarch lip corroded close to excessive

offside rear seat belt buckle operation poor

offside rear wheelarch lip corroded close to excessive

parking brake lever travel close to excessive

Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 85,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 74,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 74,067 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,644 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,460 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,761 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2008 52,115 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 52,115 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 49,055 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 49,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 46,400 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 46,152 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 46,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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P281 NJW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P281 NJW, 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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P281 NJW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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