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P314 HFC

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,672 mi
Last recorded124,672 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 HFC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 124,672 miles

Catalytic convertor noisy internally

High level brake light has partial LED lights not working

Fail 3 Nov 2014 124,568 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Catalytic convertor noisy internally

High level brake light has partial LED lights not working

Pass 28 Oct 2013 120,199 miles

N/S/F outer C.V boot perished.

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 120,199 miles

N/S/F outer C.V boot perished.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 116,055 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 116,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 111,527 miles

OSR tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2011 111,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

OSR tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2010 106,114 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 103,848 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 92,995 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2009 92,995 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear washer not working

Pass 28 May 2008 83,861 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 83,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 75,243 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 69,517 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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P314 HFC is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc 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 P314 HFC, 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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P314 HFC is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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