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P563 DUX

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,985 mi
Last recorded134,985 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 DUX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 134,985 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal antislip worn

front number plate damaged

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s front tyre cut to the outer sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2011 132,923 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 132,919 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 126,998 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 118,063 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 114,003 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 114,003 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 111,480 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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P563 DUX is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P563 DUX, 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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What year was P563 DUX registered?

P563 DUX is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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