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P534 UMW

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,651 mi
Last recorded38,651 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 UMW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 38,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 38,651 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 35,803 miles

Front brake pads wearing.

Front registration plate starting to fade.

One centre brake light inop.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 29,852 miles

Front registration plate fading.

Slight bind on offside front brake.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 20,565 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 20,563 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected pedal does not hold firm. (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 20,507 miles

Both front tyres cracked/perished

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 19,861 miles

no reverse light

Pass 29 Aug 2014 19,204 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,727 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,373 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 16,371 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,102 miles

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

reverse lights inop

Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,459 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,892 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 14,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,603 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 13,602 miles

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

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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P534 UMW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P534 UMW, 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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P534 UMW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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