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P414 EWL

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,943 mi
Last recorded83,943 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 EWL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,943 miles

battery insecure.

both front drop link bushes torn.

both front outer cv boots perished.

oil leaking around engine.

Fail 18 Feb 2017 83,943 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure.

both front drop link bushes torn.

both front outer cv boots perished.

oil leaking around engine.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 77,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering rack has play

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill next to seat belt mounting point (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 77,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front steering rack has play

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill next to seat belt mounting point (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 73,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2015 73,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 68,176 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,892 miles

battery insecure

ns center sill corroding

Fail 19 Feb 2013 65,877 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

ns center sill corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2012 63,445 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 59,307 miles

nail/tack in nsf tyre

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,787 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 56,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nsf tyre perishing close to excess

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,697 miles

both front tyres perishing close to excess

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance (os low)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 54,835 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nsf tyre perishing and worn on outer edge on legal limit

Pass 10 Mar 2007 53,600 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

rad corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2006 51,891 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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P414 EWL is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P414 EWL, 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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What year was P414 EWL registered?

P414 EWL is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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