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P681 MYA

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,169 mi
Last recorded86,169 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 MYA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 86,169 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 86,067 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

both cv boots perished

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

exhaust centre pipe heavily corroded

front pads low

ns handbrake cable damaged

screen chipped

Pass 19 May 2008 78,716 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

both rear doors stiff to open/shut

both rear tyres perished

coolant level low

not all bulbs working on hi level lamp cluster

Pass 2 Jun 2007 74,292 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 74,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear check straps seized

coolant level low

nearside front wiper blade split

rear brake sqeal

Pass 24 May 2006 72,866 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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P681 MYA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P681 MYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P681 MYA registered?

P681 MYA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 July 1997.

Is P681 MYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P681 MYA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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