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P306 NJN

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

123,904 mi
Last recorded123,904 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 NJN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 123,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 119,237 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 113,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s and o/s sills

Pass 9 Oct 2015 107,743 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 102,254 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 96,660 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 92,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 87,070 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,395 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,474 miles

offside rear light has slight condensation

Pass 19 Feb 2009 69,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 64,024 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 64,024 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 58,579 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,030 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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P306 NJN is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P306 NJN, 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 P306 NJN registered?

P306 NJN is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P306 NJN safe to buy?

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