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P48 APJ

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,696 mi
Last recorded43,696 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 APJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

centre rear seat belt slow too retract

nearside front tyre small cuts in tread block

offside rear tyre small cut in tread block

passenger side windscreens washers need attension

Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,921 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 41,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,952 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,788 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f door mirror housing broken

Fail 13 Feb 2012 37,594 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f door mirror housing broken

Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,958 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,333 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,833 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 28,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,113 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 25,757 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 23,910 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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P48 APJ is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P48 APJ, 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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P48 APJ is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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