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P516 EDP

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,226 mi
Last recorded102,226 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 EDP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 102,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres cracked and perished

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2013 101,882 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked, split and perished

cooling rad badly corroded

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre cracked, split and perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 101,647 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

auto gearbox noisy

both front tyres cracked and perished

both rear tyres cracked and perished

cooling rad in very poor condition

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2011 101,294 miles

Oil leak

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

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2010 100,807 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 96,447 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 93,915 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2008 93,915 miles

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

off side rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2007 91,210 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 91,210 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 88,899 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 88,891 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P516 EDP is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P516 EDP, 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 P516 EDP registered?

P516 EDP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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