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P584 VAP

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,502 mi
Last recorded37,502 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP584 VAP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,502 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Rear tyres aged and cracked, Oil leaks, Suspect play in steering rack, Front wiper blades worn, Tracking check.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 37,502 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Rear tyres aged and cracked, Oil leaks, Suspect play in steering rack, Front wiper blades worn, Tracking check.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 32,040 miles

nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall/tread but no cord or ply showing

Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,272 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 31,272 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 30,324 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,130 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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P584 VAP is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P584 VAP, 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 P584 VAP registered?

P584 VAP is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P584 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P584 VAP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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