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P718 WYG

1997 Rover 216I

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,491 mi
Last recorded117,491 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 WYG
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2009 117,491 miles

both side outer sills corroding may need repairs at/before next test

n/s handbrake lower than o/s

slight imbalance on front brake n/s slow to respond

Pass 6 Feb 2008 109,152 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight coolant loss apparent on front of engine

unable to assess rear wheel arches for corrosion due to body filler covering.

unable to view front brake disc pad lining thickness

Fail 5 Feb 2008 109,152 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to assess rear wheel arches for corrosion due to body filler covering.

unable to view front brake disc pad lining thickness

Pass 24 Mar 2007 101,736 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2006 91,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front tyres on 1.6mm limit plus both tyres worn on inner edges 175/65x14h

offside sill corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2006 91,499 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm limit plus both tyres worn on inner edges 175/65x14h

offside sill corroded

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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P718 WYG is a 1997 Rover 216I in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P718 WYG, 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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P718 WYG is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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