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P534 VGB

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,962 mi
Last recorded32,962 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 VGB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,962 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 30,823 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 28,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 26,519 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

air bag warning light is on

Pass 17 Nov 2010 24,065 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 22,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,471 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 20,555 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 18,694 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,985 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 17,983 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 16,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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 VGB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VGB, 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 P534 VGB registered?

P534 VGB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P534 VGB safe to buy?

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