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P635 DVE

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,088 mi
Last recorded81,088 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 DVE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 81,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 80,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 76,480 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 71,163 miles

Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 65,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust getting rusted

Pass 16 May 2008 60,478 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 55,371 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 49,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 49,057 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 47,501 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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P635 DVE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P635 DVE, 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 P635 DVE registered?

P635 DVE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P635 DVE safe to buy?

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