MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,398 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
handbrake travel getting high
o/s/f inner rack joint slight free play
rear suspension main bushes perishing and starting to split
n/s/r outer tyre edge wearing
rear wishbone bushes starting to perish and split
slight play in inner rack joints
n/s/r tyre edge worn
rear inner wishbone arms starting to perish and split
slight play in inner rack joints
n/s/f tyre on 1.8-2.0mm
n/s/r main suspension bush starting to split
slight play in o/s/f steering rack
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P540 HVP 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 100%.
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 P540 HVP, 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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How do I check the history of P540 HVP?
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What year was P540 HVP registered?
P540 HVP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 12 June 1997.
Is P540 HVP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P540 HVP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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