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P717 DVE

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,207 mi
Last recorded61,207 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 DVE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 61,207 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 57,233 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,456 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,365 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 49,365 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 49,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 49,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,278 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,188 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 49,039 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 49,039 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,651 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 47,930 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 47,930 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,396 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 47,387 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2005

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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P717 DVE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P717 DVE, 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 P717 DVE registered?

P717 DVE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 15 July 1997.

Is P717 DVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P717 DVE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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