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P327 DPB

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,952 mi
Last recorded50,952 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 DPB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,214 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 48,214 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,036 miles

gear oil leaking

Fail 24 Feb 2011 46,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gear oil leaking

Fail 1 Mar 2010 44,804 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,804 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,471 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 42,471 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 40,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

auto box leaking oil

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

auto box leaking oil

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Feb 2007 38,557 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,453 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 35,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P327 DPB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P327 DPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P327 DPB registered?

P327 DPB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P327 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P327 DPB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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