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P665 LON

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,950 mi
Last recorded129,950 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP665 LON
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 129,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 123,400 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2013 113,751 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

temporary repair carried out to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 30 Jul 2012 107,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate deteriorating

slight damage to offside front outer sill

surface corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Fail 27 Jul 2012 107,479 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate deteriorating

slight damage to offside front outer sill

surface corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Fail 23 Jul 2011 100,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2011 100,437 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Jul 2010 93,485 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 89,272 miles

front no plate slightly deteriorated and rear no plate figures slightly disfigured.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 87,208 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2007 85,376 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 83,080 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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P665 LON is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P665 LON, 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 P665 LON registered?

P665 LON is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P665 LON safe to buy?

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