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P530 NNB

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

45,254 mi
Last recorded45,254 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 NNB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner and outer sills,door steps starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,466 miles

front n/s tyre starting to wear

inner and outer sills starting to cororde

slight oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Mar 2016 44,466 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front n/s tyre starting to wear

inner and outer sills starting to cororde

slight oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,202 miles

Oil leak

front n/s tyre worn on edges

n/s body panels damaged

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Mar 2015 43,200 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

front n/s tyre worn on edges

n/s body panels damaged

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,987 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear n/s tyre starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspensioin bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner and outer sills starting to corode

Fail 10 Mar 2014 41,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear n/s tyre starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspensioin bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner and outer sills starting to corode

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,787 miles

Oil leak

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels inner and outer sills and wheel arches are all starting to corrode surface rust

front n/s front rear n/s tyre side wall are starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,342 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear n/s tyre wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 12 Mar 2012 39,341 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear n/s tyre wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,652 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both outer sills are starting to corrode surface rust

rear n/s tyre starting to wear and side wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

Fail 5 Mar 2010 35,857 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

all tyres are starting to wearand walls starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,857 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres are starting to wearand walls starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,930 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

rear n/s tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,371 miles

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

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

all brake pipes need cleaning

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,042 miles

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

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

srs warning light staying on front tyres staarting to wear on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2007 29,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs warning light staying on front tyres staarting to wear on edges

Fail 17 Mar 2006 26,835 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail inrear n/s tyre

o/s side reapeter in secure travle in hand brake lever

Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,835 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail inrear n/s tyre

o/s side reapeter in secure travle in hand brake lever

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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P530 NNB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P530 NNB, 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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P530 NNB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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