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P49 DTT

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,646 mi
Last recorded77,646 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 DTT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,646 miles

front number plate damaged , o/s/r light lens damaged ,slight leak from front struts

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,152 miles

both front tyres lightly perished.

corrosion in - both outer sills, nearside rear inner sill and around boot lid hinges.

damp around both front shock absorbers.

light corrosion in both rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 76,152 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres lightly perished.

corrosion in - both outer sills, nearside rear inner sill and around boot lid hinges.

damp around both front shock absorbers.

light corrosion in both rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,340 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,194 miles

corrosion in rear archs / sills

Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,977 miles

corrosion around rear sill ends..slight buckle in n/s/f wheel rim..slight gearbox oil leaks..both front and o/s/r shock units leaking....

Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,784 miles

oil leaks-cam area//rear main????dampness around p.a.s.pump area..shock units weaping..o/s handbrake cable close to brake pipe..n/s/r tyre wearing low/edge wear..corrosion around rear sill ends....

Pass 9 Jul 2008 59,559 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 59,557 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 56,752 miles

front tyres worn close to limit....rear exhaust baffles broken up....front drag bushs perashing....

Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,882 miles

o/s/r tyre perashing...rear exhaust baffles broken up...old fluid around p.a.s. pipe....

Pass 11 Jul 2005 47,759 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

wheel trims fitted time of test

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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P49 DTT is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P49 DTT, 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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What year was P49 DTT registered?

P49 DTT is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P49 DTT safe to buy?

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