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P345 WGN

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,175 mi
Last recorded34,175 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 WGN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,175 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 32,066 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 28,337 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 28,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,539 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,710 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 25,001 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 25,001 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 23,710 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 22,906 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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P345 WGN is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P345 WGN, 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 P345 WGN registered?

P345 WGN is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P345 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P345 WGN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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