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P460 FJB

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,166 mi
Last recorded103,166 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 FJB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 103,166 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 101,165 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 100,663 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 98,908 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 98,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 97,816 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,226 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 97,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 95,804 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,315 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 92,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,263 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,664 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 86,659 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 80,426 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,875 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust centre and rear corroded

offside front inner wing metel brake pipe slight corrosion

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2012 77,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre and rear slight corrosion

slight travel on handbrake

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on radiator

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

slight deteriation on front number plate

slight travel on handbrake

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 9 Mar 2011 76,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on radiator

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

slight deteriation on front number plate

slight travel on handbrake

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 24 Feb 2010 74,819 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust centre and rear showing signs corrosinn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,819 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust centre and rear showing signs corrosinn

Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,973 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slight damage

Pass 3 Mar 2008 70,984 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 68,300 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 63,397 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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P460 FJB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P460 FJB, 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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P460 FJB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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