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P439 UWR

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

91,985 mi
Last recorded91,985 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 UWR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 91,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 91,871 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 91,658 miles

Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arc to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 91,654 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arc to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 91,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,932 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pan seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 90,932 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pan seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,582 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arc corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 90,582 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arc corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,014 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch, slight corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2017 89,641 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 89,641 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 89,179 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 89,179 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,815 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,160 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 88,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 87,564 miles

n/s and o/s outersills slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 87,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s outersills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,639 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 86,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2011 85,137 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 85,137 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 83,748 miles

both n/s and o/s rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 82,525 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r w/arch and lower sills sleightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2009 82,525 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 80,718 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 79,192 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 79,192 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 77,611 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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P439 UWR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 P439 UWR, 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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P439 UWR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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