MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,031 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
n/s/f + o/s/f brake discs slightly worn
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
n/s/f + o/s/f brake discs slightly worn
nearside front floore damaged
nearside front tyre close to limit
play in steering rack ends
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
gear linkage fouling steering rack
repair to osr chassis poor
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
All four tyres perished.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P596 XWS is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green 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 P596 XWS, 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 P596 XWS registered?
P596 XWS is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 17 June 1997.
Is P596 XWS safe to buy?
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