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P547 ARN

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,894 mi
Last recorded81,894 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP547 ARN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 81,894 miles

Both o/s and n/s rear brakes are noisey on application

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 80,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/rear tyre perrishing quite badly inside tread

Pass 5 Nov 2008 77,714 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/rear tyre sidewall perrishing

Fail 28 Oct 2008 77,472 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/rear tyre sidewall perrishing

Pass 23 Oct 2007 69,276 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 64,519 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 64,519 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 57,844 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 57,844 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P547 ARN is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P547 ARN, 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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P547 ARN is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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