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P521 TNV

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,695 mi
Last recorded90,695 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 TNV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,695 miles

Front number plate water damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2017 90,693 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate water damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 90,093 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,697 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 89,695 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 89,265 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 89,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear tyre cracking outer edge

o/s rear disc corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,855 miles

Front brakepads and OSR brakepads getting low

Fail 9 Sep 2013 88,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front brakepads and OSR brakepads getting low

NSF brake judder

NSR brakepads on minimum

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,248 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 88,248 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2011 85,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery insecure

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,808 miles

battery insecure

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 76,841 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 76,841 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 72,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in rack head gasket gone

Pass 26 Jul 2008 72,485 miles

slight play in rack head gasket gone

Pass 20 Jul 2007 67,882 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 67,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 63,026 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 58,279 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

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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P521 TNV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P521 TNV, 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 P521 TNV registered?

P521 TNV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 July 1997.

Is P521 TNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P521 TNV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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