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P455 MTP

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,562 mi
Last recorded86,562 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 MTP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 86,562 miles

exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly at front

slight deterioration to both headlamp outer lenses - output not excessively affected

Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,420 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 82,415 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,202 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 81,189 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,222 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 74,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,743 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm and perishing

Fail 17 Mar 2009 64,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offisde front brake slight bind

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm and perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,336 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 62,336 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,923 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 53,204 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 53,203 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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P455 MTP is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P455 MTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P455 MTP registered?

P455 MTP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P455 MTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P455 MTP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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