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P657 EDV

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,816 mi
Last recorded56,816 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 EDV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,816 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2018 56,816 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,387 miles

Exhaust front pipe in poor condition

Front Number plate cracked still secure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn uneven inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 53,737 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust pipe front flexible in poor condition

offside and nearside rear outer sills and wheel arches surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,144 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2015 52,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,265 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front flexible exhaust pipe in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,293 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust pipe in poor condition

front number plate crack but still secure

Pass 2 May 2012 47,223 miles

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

front exhaust pipe in poor condition

front number plate crack but still secure

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,963 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 44,963 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,803 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 40,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,334 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,847 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 35,440 miles

same as last test number 651772927190

Fail 2 May 2007 35,440 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 32,291 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P657 EDV is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P657 EDV, 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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P657 EDV is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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