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P527 LRW

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,393 mi
Last recorded58,393 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 LRW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,393 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,634 miles

fluid around power steering pipes and resevoir needs looking into near future

rear exhaust repaired but still has corrosion ( no leaks )

Fail 22 Jan 2008 53,634 miles

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

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

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

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

fluid around power steering pipes and resevoir needs looking into near future

Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,333 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 45,687 miles

N earside front tyre worn on the edge

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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P527 LRW 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 P527 LRW, 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 P527 LRW registered?

P527 LRW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P527 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P527 LRW 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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