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P548 MHP

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,866 mi
Last recorded101,866 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 MHP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 101,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

baffles loose in front cat

Pass 10 Oct 2014 99,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear no plates deteriorating

front exhaust flexiable pipe deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2014 99,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear no plates deteriorating

front brake pads showing signs of excessive heat

front exhaust flexiable pipe deteriorated

o/s/r hub bearing not tested due to binding brake

Fail 25 Sep 2013 96,456 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 96,456 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 90,300 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 81,313 miles

offside front tyre on limit 1.6

Pass 1 Oct 2010 75,002 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,989 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,868 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 54,853 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,771 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 48,132 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 48,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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P548 MHP is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P548 MHP, 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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P548 MHP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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