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P703 WFG

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,227 mi
Last recorded82,227 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 WFG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,227 miles

stonechip windscreen

Fail 28 Jun 2010 82,227 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

stonechip windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2009 70,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake hand lever long travel.

Fail 10 Jul 2009 70,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake hand lever long travel.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,893 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 60,893 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 59,978 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,976 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 49,252 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 40,526 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing

radiator in poor condition

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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P703 WFG 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 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 P703 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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What year was P703 WFG registered?

P703 WFG is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P703 WFG safe to buy?

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