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P668 DUD

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,842 mi
Last recorded71,842 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 DUD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,842 miles

2 exhaust mountings deteriating

damage to front number plate

dampness to front shockabsorbers

film on headlamp lenses starting to affect beam image

oil and coolant leaks

rear tyres deteriating

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

2 exhaust mountings deteriating

damage to front number plate

dampness to front shockabsorbers

film on headlamp lenses starting to affect beam image

oil and coolant leaks

rear tyres deteriating

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mounts slightly perished

front number plate slightly damaged

headlamp aim correct but slightly dull

slight play in o/s/f tracked end

Fail 25 Apr 2016 65,788 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mounts slightly perished

front number plate slightly damaged

headlamp aim correct but slightly dull

slight play in o/s/f tracked end

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,088 miles

ns outer c.v gaiter deteriating

oil leak

interior mirror damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2015 55,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

interior mirror damaged

ns outer c.v gaiter deteriating

oil leak

wiperbladessplit andsmearing screen

Pass 6 May 2014 44,809 miles

3 high level brake light bulbs not working

brake fluid levewl between min/max

n/s and o/s outer c.v gaiters deteriating

oil leak

power steering fluid level on min

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,378 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 30 Apr 2013 36,378 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 10 May 2012 36,302 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 36,299 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 36,194 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 36,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 34,522 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 May 2008 33,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 31,559 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 31,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate craked

Fail 31 May 2006 30,181 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front no-plate in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2006 30,181 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front no-plate in poor condition

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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P668 DUD is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P668 DUD, 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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P668 DUD is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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