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P676 JOV

1997 Rover 216I

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

83,900 mi
Last recorded83,900 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP676 JOV
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 83,900 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 83,900 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 76,840 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2007 76,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s steering rack worn

rear exaust corrssion and slightly blowing

Pass 26 May 2006 70,879 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 53,594 miles

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Fail 23 May 2006 70,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both bottom ball joint boots are split.

exh rear box is in poor condition

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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P676 JOV is a 1997 Rover 216I in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,372 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P676 JOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P676 JOV registered?

P676 JOV is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P676 JOV safe to buy?

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