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P699 RAH

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,165 mi
Last recorded60,165 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 RAH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 60,165 miles

1. Front brake pads wearing low. 2. Front cv gaiters starting to perish. 3. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,749 miles

n/s and o/s rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel arch.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,089 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

air bag light on

Fail 19 Jun 2010 51,083 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

air bag light on

Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,086 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 49,086 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 46,029 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 43,081 miles

airbag light illuminated

small blow in front exhaust pipe

Fail 12 May 2006 39,444 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 39,444 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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P699 RAH is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P699 RAH, 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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P699 RAH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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