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P656 JDA

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

113,427 mi
Last recorded113,427 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 JDA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 113,427 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front slight binding

Rear screen panel opaque

battery clamp loose

covers obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2016 113,408 miles

Impact Damage to Offside floor pan and chassis strengthener

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

Rear window seriously deteriorated affecting the rear view

Fail 15 Sep 2016 113,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Impact Damage to Offside floor pan and chassis strengthener

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear window seriously deteriorated affecting the rear view

Pass 13 Aug 2015 113,347 miles

Rear rear window

Pass 14 Aug 2014 113,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Aug 2014 113,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2013 111,940 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 110,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 110,206 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 108,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight binding of f/o/s brake

wiper blades leaving smeers

Fail 9 Mar 2011 108,440 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 104,365 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 104,350 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 104,333 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2008 96,176 miles

Engine and gearbox leaking oil.[gearbox noisey]

Small leak from exhaust front pipe.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 96,176 miles

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

Engine and gearbox leaking oil.[gearbox noisey]

Small leak from exhaust front pipe.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 84,030 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 84,028 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 72,035 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 72,035 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P656 JDA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P656 JDA, 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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P656 JDA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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