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P641 BDF

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,121 mi
Last recorded51,121 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 BDF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 51,121 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 51,121 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 50,865 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 50,864 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,887 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner seal slight leaking of oil

Fail 19 Apr 2019 49,887 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front steering rack inner seal slight leaking of oil

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,703 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 26 Apr 2017 47,660 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,813 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 45,684 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,572 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 44,572 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 43,433 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 43,437 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2012 42,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 41,192 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 41,185 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 39,908 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 38,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 37,360 miles

both rear tyres perished badly in tread area

Pass 1 May 2007 33,668 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 29,604 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2006 29,604 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P641 BDF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P641 BDF, 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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P641 BDF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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