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P635 FPM

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,184 mi
Last recorded99,184 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 FPM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 99,184 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 99,151 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 97,112 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 97,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,673 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 95,673 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch panel (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 93,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 93,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 92,267 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 92,267 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,643 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 88,014 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 83,899 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 80,123 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 80,123 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 78,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,009 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,342 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 59,320 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,536 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 FPM is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P635 FPM, 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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P635 FPM is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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