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P476 GJF

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,878 mi
Last recorded96,878 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 GJF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 96,878 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 96,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 96,305 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 95,952 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 95,938 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,722 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 95,722 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,517 miles

all brake pipes coated with wax oil

headlights come on when side lights are selected,sidelights do work

Pass 5 Jun 2013 95,341 miles

HID headlights come on when side lights are selected,sideelights do work

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

all brake pipes covered in a protected wax, unable to check properly

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 4 Jun 2013 95,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

HID headlights come on when side lights are selected,sideelights do work

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

all brake pipes covered in a protected wax, unable to check properly

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,552 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 87,473 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r,o/s/r and n/s/f tyres perrished

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,468 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 87,366 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 87,049 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 82,186 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 77,634 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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P476 GJF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P476 GJF, 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 P476 GJF registered?

P476 GJF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P476 GJF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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