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P708 CVA

1997 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,010 mi
Last recorded103,010 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 CVA
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 103,010 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2008 102,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2007 91,373 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 91,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 87,231 miles

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

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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P708 CVA is a 1997 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P708 CVA, 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 P708 CVA registered?

P708 CVA is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P708 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P708 CVA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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