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P558 DVA

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,642 mi
Last recorded110,642 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 DVA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 110,642 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2014 110,642 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,703 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 91,678 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 91,678 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 88,718 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 88,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 84,408 miles

Both front discs worn.

Windscreen wipers not parking.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 77,569 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 70,749 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 70,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,750 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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P558 DVA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P558 DVA, 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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P558 DVA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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