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P447 VAP

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,523 mi
Last recorded77,523 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 VAP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 77,523 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 71,104 miles

corrosive swelling to rear of n/s outer sill.

Pass 27 May 2010 69,695 miles

auxillary belt starting to crack

exhaust starting to rust

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front exhaust slight leak

nearside outer sill panel starting to rust

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

radiator starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 15 May 2009 52,116 miles

battery insecure

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

front antiroll bar starting to rust

haandbrake travel slightly long

nearside front tyre tread outer edge worn low

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,495 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 45,086 miles

centre stop light incomplete

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2007 45,083 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 44,909 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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P447 VAP is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P447 VAP, 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 P447 VAP registered?

P447 VAP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P447 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P447 VAP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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