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P310 DJE

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,197 mi
Last recorded79,197 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP310 DJE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2018 79,197 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch/sill panel holed within 30cm of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel holed within 30cm of outer/lower belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch/sill panel holed within 30cm of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut. also tyre badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated, beam pattern blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated, beam pattern blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. also badly perished and cracked, strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair weak rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,894 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 78,894 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,951 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

headlamp polish

Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,522 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 72,678 miles

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

O/S Sill corroding along its length

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine steady bar bushes worn

Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,375 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 66,071 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,865 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,028 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,229 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,515 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,665 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 40,082 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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P310 DJE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P310 DJE, 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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P310 DJE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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