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P719 UFT

1997 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,077 mi
Last recorded90,077 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP719 UFT
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 90,077 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 90,077 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 83,625 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes slight corrosion

nearside front tyre close to limit

Fail 23 Nov 2007 83,624 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes slight corrosion

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Nov 2006 75,501 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 75,501 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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P719 UFT is a 1997 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P719 UFT, 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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P719 UFT is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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