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P445 NOV

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,109 mi
Last recorded59,109 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 NOV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,842 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,471 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2009

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,304 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 17,555 miles

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

Offside rear brake dragging, Parking brake linkage stiff operation

Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,555 miles

Offside rear brake dragging, Parking brake linkage stiff operation

Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,786 miles

ALL TYRES UNEVENLY WORN, REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGES

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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P445 NOV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P445 NOV, 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 P445 NOV registered?

P445 NOV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P445 NOV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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