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P631 MLY

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,428 mi
Last recorded63,428 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 MLY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 63,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 57,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer trim on n/s door adrift

Fail 4 Jul 2018 57,993 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer trim on n/s door adrift

Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,141 miles

Front brakes sticking very slight

Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,745 miles

very slight play o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 26 Feb 2016 51,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

very slight play o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,776 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 46,774 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

throttle sticks

Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 43,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 41,340 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 40,909 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front exhaust section has a small hole in it and slight gas leak

Pass 24 May 2011 40,761 miles

oil/fluid leak

Pass 10 May 2010 40,473 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 39,548 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 May 2009 39,548 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 38,042 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 37,691 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 37,241 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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P631 MLY is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P631 MLY, 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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P631 MLY is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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