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P488 PGU

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,788 mi
Last recorded37,788 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 PGU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,788 miles

ALL tyres are perished. Front tyre tread depth 2.5mm.

Front registration plate cracked.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 37,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate cracked.

ALL tyres are perished. Front tyre tread depth 2.5mm.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,368 miles

Small oil leak from gearbox.All tyres slightly perished.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,963 miles

NS wiper blade slightly perished. †NS&OS rear tyre perishing.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 29,904 miles

Alternator & power steering belts perishing.

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

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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P488 PGU is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P488 PGU, 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 P488 PGU?

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What year was P488 PGU registered?

P488 PGU is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P488 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P488 PGU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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