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P591 PHY

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,681 mi
Last recorded105,681 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 PHY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 105,681 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2009 105,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2009 105,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2008 101,875 miles

both rear indicator bulbs fading colour

both rear suspension struts damp with fluid

corrosion:- exhaust, both outer sills, both rear wheelarches

front brake pad near legal limit

nearside door mirror incomplete

nearside front suspension damp with fluid

nearside front tyre worn out on edge

nearside outer cv gaiter perishing

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside numberplate light lens loose

Fail 28 Jan 2008 101,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear indicator bulbs fading colour

both rear suspension struts damp with fluid

corrosion:- exhaust, both outer sills, both rear wheelarches

front brake pad near legal limit

nearside door mirror incomplete

nearside front suspension damp with fluid

nearside front tyre worn out on edge

nearside outer cv gaiter perishing

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside numberplate light lens loose

Pass 12 Jan 2007 96,348 miles

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

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Jan 2006 88,539 miles

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

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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P591 PHY is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P591 PHY, 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 P591 PHY registered?

P591 PHY is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P591 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P591 PHY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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