MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,619 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
play in o/s steering rack nockle
switch on auto gearbox leaking oil †
same advisories as initial mot test.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
o/s steering rack knuckle has play. †middle to rear exhaust system corroded. †power steering belt split. †
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P550 BDD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P550 BDD, 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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P550 BDD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 9 May 1997.
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