MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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
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
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
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
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear number plate deteriorating
rear number plate deteriorating
front no plate slightly deteriorated and rear no plate figures slightly disfigured.
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
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for P665 LON shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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