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P487 BAD

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,268 mi
Last recorded87,268 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 BAD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2013 87,268 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 87,268 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 82,012 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 81,861 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,190 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2011 76,141 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2010 73,492 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2010 73,492 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Coolant leak

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,198 miles

1X HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT BULB INNOP

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

FRONT WIPERS NOT PARKING FULLY AT BOTTOM OF SCREEN

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

Fail 28 Apr 2009 64,196 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

1X HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT BULB INNOP

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

FRONT WIPERS NOT PARKING FULLY AT BOTTOM OF SCREEN

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

Fail 18 Apr 2008 59,810 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

center and rear exhaust section starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,810 miles

center and rear exhaust section starting to corrode.

Fail 11 Apr 2007 53,877 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,877 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 48,040 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 48,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Alternator belt cracking

Both front suspension drop links,top and bottom bushes splitting but no excessive movement

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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P487 BAD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P487 BAD, 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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P487 BAD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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