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P702 LNV

1997 Rover 216I

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

103,998 mi
Last recorded103,998 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP702 LNV
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2006 103,998 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 103,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Coolant leak

Fail 27 Aug 2005 94,318 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 94,318 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 94,259 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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P702 LNV is a 1997 Rover 216I in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P702 LNV, 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 P702 LNV registered?

P702 LNV is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 12 January 1997.

Is P702 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P702 LNV shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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