MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P709 SUW is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P709 SUW, 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 P709 SUW registered?
P709 SUW is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 27 May 1997.
Is P709 SUW safe to buy?
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