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P486 DBW

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,666 mi
Last recorded134,666 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 DBW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 134,666 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 134,641 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

BOOT WON'T OPEN.

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

RADIATOR IS ROTTEN.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 133,373 miles

BOTH REAT TYRES ARE JUST LEGAL & O/S/R HAS A SPLIT IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL (175/65HR14).

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F WING DAMAGED.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

RADIATOR ROTTEN.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 133,373 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BOTH REAT TYRES ARE JUST LEGAL & O/S/R HAS A SPLIT IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL (175/65HR14).

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/F WING DAMAGED.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

RADIATOR ROTTEN.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 132,079 miles

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

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

RADIATOR IS ROTTEN.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 132,079 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

RADIATOR IS ROTTEN.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 127,499 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 127,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre scrubbed

slight brake bind on both rear service brakes

Pass 7 Mar 2007 123,250 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 123,050 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 111,307 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 111,307 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P486 DBW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P486 DBW, 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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P486 DBW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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