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P450 YRN

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,431 mi
Last recorded102,431 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 YRN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 102,431 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2012 102,424 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 96,926 miles

(1.8A.1)The nearside dipped beam image pattern is adversley affected.A repair service has been carried out at the conclusion of the mot examination

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft constant velocity joint(s) gaiter is deteriorating

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft constant velocity joint(s) gaiter is deteriorating

(4.1D.1e)The nearside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(5.1.1)The nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted,which is preventing a full inspection of the adult harness fitted.The seat belt anchorage points cannot be inspected.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

Pass 16 Mar 2011 96,926 miles

(1.8A.1)The nearside dipped beam image pattern is adversley affected.A repair service has been carried out at the conclusion of the mot examination

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft constant velocity joint(s) gaiter is deteriorating

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft constant velocity joint(s) gaiter is deteriorating

(4.1D.1e)The nearside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(5.1.1)The nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted,which is preventing a full inspection of the adult harness fitted.The seat belt anchorage points cannot be inspected.

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

Pass 26 Mar 2010 91,913 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2010 91,903 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 91,903 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2009 87,069 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 87,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 82,567 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 77,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 71,553 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P450 YRN is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P450 YRN, 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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P450 YRN is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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