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P28 TDN

1997 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,354 mi
Last recorded102,354 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 TDN
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2007 102,354 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 102,275 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight rub on offside rear brake

Pass 17 Jun 2006 95,579 miles

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

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

front springs of lowered type slightly loose when jacked up but do locate when lowered to the ground

Pass 23 Jun 2005 90,926 miles

alternator belt ready to snap

Fail 23 Jun 2005 90,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

alternator belt ready to snap

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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P28 TDN is a 1997 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 P28 TDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P28 TDN registered?

P28 TDN is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P28 TDN safe to buy?

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