MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,268 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
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)
Battery insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Battery insecure
o/s mirror damaged
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
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
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
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.
center and rear exhaust section starting to corrode.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P487 BAD?
You can check the full history of P487 BAD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P487 BAD registered?
P487 BAD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 7 April 1997.
Is P487 BAD safe to buy?
The MOT history for P487 BAD shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P487 BAD have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P487 BAD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.