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P453 PSG

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,199 mi
Last recorded54,199 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 PSG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,199 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 54,196 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,249 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 51,249 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,631 miles

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

both front tyres getting low tread

Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,731 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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P453 PSG is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P453 PSG, 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 P453 PSG registered?

P453 PSG is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P453 PSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P453 PSG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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