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P484 DER

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,601 mi
Last recorded92,601 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 DER
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 92,601 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 92,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 90,044 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 90,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 87,508 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 87,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear arches have service rust on

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 May 2006 83,698 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 83,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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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P484 DER is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P484 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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What year was P484 DER registered?

P484 DER is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P484 DER safe to buy?

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