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P698 WFG

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,555 mi
Last recorded60,555 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 WFG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,555 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,959 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system deteriorated

radiator deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2012 49,959 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system deteriorated

radiator deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2011 47,871 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

power steering & auxilary drive belts perrishing

slight play within the steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,149 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

hand brake long travel but has reserve aplication

power steering belt starting to perrish / alternator belt perrished

slight bind to offside front brake but not considered significant

slight play within the steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,487 miles

hand brake long travel but has reserve aplication

slight play within steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

not all bulbs working in high level stop lamp

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,404 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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P698 WFG is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P698 WFG, 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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P698 WFG is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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