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P540 HVP

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,398 mi
Last recorded74,398 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 HVP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2008 74,398 miles

handbrake travel getting high

o/s/f inner rack joint slight free play

rear suspension main bushes perishing and starting to split

Pass 10 Dec 2007 69,551 miles

n/s/r outer tyre edge wearing

rear wishbone bushes starting to perish and split

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 10 Dec 2007 69,551 miles

n/s/r tyre edge worn

rear inner wishbone arms starting to perish and split

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 1 Dec 2006 66,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 61,685 miles

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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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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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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