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P688 ENU

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,063 mi
Last recorded134,063 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 ENU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 134,063 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Fail 10 Jul 2010 134,063 miles

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

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2009 125,333 miles

slight handbrake travel

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear on front discs

Pass 12 Jul 2008 116,674 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear

slight surface corrosion of some brake pipes

Fail 17 Jun 2008 116,553 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 108,068 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 107,811 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jun 2007 109,591 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 97,517 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 97,517 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)

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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P688 ENU is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P688 ENU, 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 P688 ENU registered?

P688 ENU is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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