MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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)
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)
Both front discs worn.
Windscreen wipers not parking.
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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