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P472 DER

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,393 mi
Last recorded62,393 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 DER
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 62,393 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 May 2025 62,392 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2024 61,698 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 61,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 61,072 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 60,407 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 59,788 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,461 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 59,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 58,478 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 57,188 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 55,988 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,605 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,371 miles

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

advise heavey cororsion on o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 28 May 2014 52,027 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 50,635 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 May 2012 49,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 49,059 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 47,493 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,597 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,551 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 41,188 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 38,677 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 36,290 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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P472 DER is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P472 DER, 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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P472 DER is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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