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P660 ERM

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,540 mi
Last recorded46,540 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 ERM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 46,540 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Upper Body has slight corrosion under side off car (6.1.B.2)

Front Upper Oil leak slight leak steering oil tank ()

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended subframe (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Oil leak bottom off gearbox ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended subframe (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 45,320 miles

Central Body has slight corrosion under side of car (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended subframe (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended subframe (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak power steering tank ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 45,320 miles

Central Body has slight corrosion under side of car (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended subframe (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended subframe (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak power steering tank ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 44,051 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,580 miles

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

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

both rear tyre side walls are badly cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2014 41,570 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 41,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,834 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 40,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,144 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 39,191 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 37,805 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,975 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 36,975 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,929 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,799 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 33,448 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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P660 ERM is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P660 ERM, 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 P660 ERM registered?

P660 ERM is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P660 ERM safe to buy?

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