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P45 SAF

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,046 mi
Last recorded61,046 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 SAF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,046 miles

OUTER SILLS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION ON THERE WELDED SEAMS

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM AND LOWER ON THERE EDGES.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 56,088 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 56,086 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 49,099 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 43,857 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 43,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,258 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread(worn on inside edge)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 39,258 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre low on tread(worn on inside edge)

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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P45 SAF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P45 SAF, 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 P45 SAF registered?

P45 SAF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P45 SAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P45 SAF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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