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P566 HOF

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,408 mi
Last recorded88,408 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP566 HOF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 88,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 85,412 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Dec 2024 85,403 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2023 84,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edges slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 84,697 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,607 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 84,510 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 84,510 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2019 84,237 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 84,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 84,074 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 83,724 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 83,724 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear footbrake only just sufficient

Pass 30 May 2015 83,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,668 miles

srs light on

Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,088 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 82,088 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 81,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

S.R.S light is on

Fail 11 Jan 2011 81,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

S.R.S light is on

Pass 21 Dec 2009 80,350 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 78,662 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 78,662 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 73,601 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 69,225 miles

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

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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P566 HOF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P566 HOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P566 HOF registered?

P566 HOF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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