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P692 PGC

1997 Rover 216I

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,588 mi
Last recorded65,588 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP692 PGC
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 65,588 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 65,588 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,495 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 118,093 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 118,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

ENGINE HAS MAJOR OIL LEAK

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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P692 PGC is a 1997 Rover 216I in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P692 PGC, 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 P692 PGC registered?

P692 PGC is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P692 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P692 PGC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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