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P664 DVE

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,498 mi
Last recorded84,498 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP664 DVE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,498 miles

pas pipe twisted - resevoir

rear exhaust slight blow

Fail 23 Sep 2010 84,498 miles

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

pas pipe twisted - resevoir

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,978 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 122,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise rad leaking

advise slight play offside rack end

Pass 31 Mar 2007 116,718 miles

oil leak from oil filter

o/s/r tyre low tred and puntured

Fail 31 Mar 2007 116,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r tyre low tred and puntured

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 3 Jan 2006 110,157 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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P664 DVE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P664 DVE, 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 P664 DVE registered?

P664 DVE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 10 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P664 DVE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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