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P583 NVV

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,109 mi
Last recorded109,109 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP583 NVV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 109,109 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 108,906 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 108,820 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 108,646 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 108,517 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 108,510 miles

Emissions not tested BLOWING BADLY (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 108,118 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 108,038 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 108,038 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 100,906 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 97,812 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 94,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 91,288 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sills corroded

wipers split

Pass 10 Feb 2014 91,288 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sills corroded

wipers split

Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,873 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 80,859 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 81,901 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,526 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 77,525 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,480 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,117 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 63,503 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 63,503 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,779 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 52,055 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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P583 NVV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P583 NVV, 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 P583 NVV registered?

P583 NVV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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