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P360 VWT

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,115 mi
Last recorded98,115 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP360 VWT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 98,115 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion and damage to offside floor and outer sill

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

wiper linkage slow in operation

Fail 3 Jul 2010 98,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion and damage to offside floor and outer sill

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

wiper linkage slow in operation

Pass 5 Sep 2008 9,264 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 9,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 83,310 miles

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust close to suspension

Fail 4 Jul 2007 83,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2006 72,596 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2006 72,596 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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P360 VWT is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P360 VWT, 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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P360 VWT is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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