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P485 DER

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,514 mi
Last recorded109,514 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 DER
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 109,514 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 106,592 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 106,592 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre has slight splits on on inner side wall

Pass 2 Oct 2008 103,821 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 100,711 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 100,711 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 96,703 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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P485 DER is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P485 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 P485 DER registered?

P485 DER is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P485 DER safe to buy?

The MOT history for P485 DER shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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