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P425 FNR

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,540 mi
Last recorded39,540 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 FNR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,540 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are deteriorated

under body corrosion sills

Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2012 36,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,288 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 34,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,411 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,130 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 29,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,388 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,027 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,168 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 22,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,600 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 19,600 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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P425 FNR 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 64.3%.

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 P425 FNR, 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 P425 FNR registered?

P425 FNR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P425 FNR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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