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P707 WPN

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,807 mi
Last recorded63,807 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 WPN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2018 63,807 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking offside front reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyres perished

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 8 Nov 2017 58,699 miles

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyres perished

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2016 56,546 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 56,546 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 55,808 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 55,138 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 53,026 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 53,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,689 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,091 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,594 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,840 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp illuminated on dash display

Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,856 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 37,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,562 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 32,335 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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P707 WPN is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P707 WPN, 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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P707 WPN is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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