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P467 ARU

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,348 mi
Last recorded37,348 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP467 ARU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 37,348 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 36,821 miles

both front shock absorbers weaping

nearside and offside rear outer sill areas starting to corrode

nearside front tyre valve perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 35,002 miles

some corrosion of nearside rear outer sill

some corrosion of offside rear outer sill

Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,430 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 34,430 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,798 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,498 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyre getting low and in poor condition

some cuts in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Feb 2012 32,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyre getting low and in poor condition

some cuts in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,994 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

P.S and ALT belt in poor condition

SRS light on

front tyres inner sidewalls cracked and starting to get low

Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,428 miles

small power steering fluid leak from bottle area

Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,787 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel long

Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,272 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish

o/s/f inner rim damage

Pass 16 Feb 2006 23,284 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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P467 ARU is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P467 ARU, 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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P467 ARU is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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